ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
1.) Sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, tidies and sanitizes all areas of the facility,
including common public areas, resident’s rooms, activity halls, dining rooms,
nourishment rooms and kitchen areas, laundry rooms, shower rooms, bathrooms, hallways, entrances, lounges, storage rooms, offices, elevators, stairwells, windows, etc.
2.) May be required to strip, wax and buff floors. May also be required to operate
rug extractor in carpeted areas of buildings.
3.) Sorts, organizes, launders, sanitizes, dries, folds and delivers resident clothing and
facility linen in a timely and accurate fashion.
4.) Follows facility policy and procedure regarding, cleaning, laundering, sanitizing and disinfecting in accordance with New York State Department of Health and OSHA regulations.
5.) Follows special disinfecting techniques according to policy and procedure for
isolation rooms, special handling of linen precautions, and discharge and
admission room preparation.
6.) Routinely makes resident beds and handles soiled and clean linen in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
7.) Moves furniture, removes and re-hangs drapes, cubicle curtains, blinds, etc.
8.) May be required to distribute disposable incontinence products to nursing units.
9.) Counts, weighs and records various quantities and amounts of supplies and products used.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
1.) High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2.) An effective ability to read, write, and speak the English language is required.
3.) Ability to follow directions and procedures.
4.) Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with staff, residents, vendors,
volunteers and public in person and via the telephone.
5.) Ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks and assignments.
6.) Ability to engage in the repetitive motion of lifting over 60 pounds, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and twist.
7.) Ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations.
8.) Must be able to meet health assessment requirements, including required testing and health documentation.
