Housekeeping Aide Job at North Gate Health Care Facility LLC in North Tonawanda

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Same-Day Pay Options
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
• Retirement/401k

JOB SUMMARY:

The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for ensuring a clean environment for the facility specifically the resident rooms and ancillary departments. Follows facility policies and performs job duties in compliance with OSHA universal precaution, infection control and facility policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans windows, doors, mirrors, vents, garbage cans and surfaces throughout the facility on a daily basis
• Vacuums hallways on a daily basis
• Mops rooms daily as directed by supervisor and once weekly with approved disinfectant cleaner
• Maintains clean and organized housekeeping carts replenishing supplies when needed.
• Empties trash and takes trash to the garbage room three times a day as needed
• Reports maintenance repairs, problems or needs to their supervisor
• Immediately reports safety concerns to supervisor or designate
• Contributes to facilities Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards
• Follows facility established safety procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions
• Attends all meetings as requested by supervisor and Administrator
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances
• Excellent Communication Skills, coordinating activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively with family members
• Strive for excellence performing duties with measured accuracy and timelines and exhibiting a commitment to strive for excellence. Dresses in clean, neat and appropriate professional attire
• Problem solver identifying actual/potential problems and contributes ideas to rectify identified problems and follows corrective actions as directed by the supervisor
• Displays excellent Customer Service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams exhibiting helpfulness and support to all team members
• Brings concerns promptly to Supervisor or designee, assists in welcoming and
  integrating new staff into facilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Preferred: 6 months of experience in housekeeping