HOUSEKEEPER - DAY SHIFT - new rates
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Fahrney-Keedy HOUSEKEEPER - day shiftBoonsboro Maryland (near Hagerstown)FULL BENEFITS- Starting at $17.00 - $20.50 (plus applicable shift differential) Job Title: Environmental Services Aide - HousekeeperHours of Work:: Five 7.5 hour days as scheduled, including every other weekendLocation : Boonsboro Maryland near Hagerstown MarylandSUMMARY Clean resident rooms, halls and all other areas in the facility by performing the following duties in order to maintain a clean, safe, attractive and operative state at all times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.ROOMS1. Dust, clean and polish all furniture as needed.2. Empty trash cans daily, change liners and clean as needed. Transport all trash to disposal area.3. Wash beds on at least a monthly basis in Nursing Care.4. Spot clean walls.5. Dry mop and wet mop floors on a daily basis in Nursing Care and as needed.RESTROOMS1. Clean and sanitize all sinks, including pipes under sink, commodes and urinals in restrooms.2. Clean all fixtures and mirrors to avoid water marks.3. Replenish all supplies--towels, soap and tissue, including feminine hygiene machines.4. Dry mop and wet mop floor on a daily basis and as needed.MISCELLANEOUS AREAS1. Clean lobbies, lounges, public rest rooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.2. Dust furniture, pictures, etc.3. Vacuum rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperiesMISCELLANEOUS DUTIES1. Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Wash windows, blinds, door panels, and sills.2. Replace light bulbs as needed.3. Clean Administrative Offices as scheduled.4. Report any unsafe areas or equipment to your Supervisor or Maintenance Department.5. Check vacant rooms to see that they are fresh and that furniture is in order.6. Follow cleaning schedules for area assigned.7. Keep cleaning cart neat, clean and supplied on a daily basis.8. Keep cleaning closets and equipment clean and in order.9. Assist in cleaning cottages and apartments as required.10. Follow all procedures to properly set up and clean Isolation units.11. Assist in stripping and waxing floors as needed.12. Report any accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.SUMMARY LaundryWashing, sorting, drying, ironing, folding, stacking and distributing of laundry and linen. May operate washers, dryers, etc., as required or necessary. Assist in maintaining the Laundry Department in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.1. Follow the instructions of the Laundry supervisor.2. Assist in folding, stacking, hanging and delivery of laundry and linen.3. Uses supplies and equipment under the direction of the supervisor.4. Maintains the Laundry Department in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.5. Follows duty and work assignments.6. Assist in washing, soaking and drying clothes as necessary.7. Follows safety rules and regulations of the nursing home.8. Attends in-service education classes.9. Reports any unmarked clothes to supervisor.10. Reports losses and damages to the supervisor.11. Cooperates with fellow workers in the job needs as they are assigned, and maintains the quality of laundry service established by the Home.12. Others as may be required or as directed by the supervisor or Administrator.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, the laundry aide must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must be at least 18 years of age, or older with no prior experience or training.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.AT WILL EMPLOYEE STATUS My employment with Fahrney-Keedy Home is at-will . I understand that either I or Fahrney-Keedy Home may terminate the employment relationship, for any reason or for no reason, at any time with or without notice, regardless of the length of my employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of employment.CONFIDENTIALITY The employee recognizes that the Employer has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, Information ) which are valuable, special and unique assets of the Employer. The Employee agrees that the Employee will not at any time or in any manner divulge any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Employer. This Information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside of the facility unless properly released for publication. The Employee will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. Employees should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy Home affairs with others unless the information has been subject to full public disclosure or unless the subject matter is within the employee's assignment and then only within the particular transaction. A violation by the Employee of this paragraph shall be a material violation and will justify legal and/or termination of employment.