Maintenance Assistant

General Description

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, the Maintenance Assistant is

responsible for the daily maintenance of the grounds, Facility and equipment in a safe

and efficient manner.

Essential Duties

• Provides a safe, clean environment for residents in accordance with Resident Care
  
  

Policies and Procedures.

• Adjusts to changes in shift assignments to meet Facility needs.
• Adheres to the long range, short range, and daily plans for the maintenance
  
  

services of the Facility.

• Reports and responds to system failures immediately.
• Verifies that the Facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident
  
  

comfort and convenience.

• Keeps work areas hazard-free and clean.
• Follows a regular maintenance schedule and performs unscheduled clean up
  
  

whenever needed.

• Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately in a professional manner.
• Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a
  
  

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

Standard Requirements

• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for
  
  

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  
  

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

• Adheres to:
• Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations
  
  

data.

• HIPAA regulations
• Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory
  
  

requirements.

• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment
  
  

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

• Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job
  
  

Functions

Supports and participates in common teamwork

• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes
  
  

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional
  
  

situations.

• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents
  
  

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and
  
  

guests.

• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,
  
  

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

• Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a
  
  

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

• Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged
  
  

violations of residents' rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.

• Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational
  
  

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended))

REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc.

Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable

diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be

eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 100

pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-

employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable

of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation(s).

Skill(s)

Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;

proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic

computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must

demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English,

both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the

tasks required.

Experience: Experience in a related field.