What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at Cornell Care & Rehabilitation Center?
POSITION TITLE: Maintenace Worker
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
The essential functions of the job for a Maintenance Worker require, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Windsor Health Care, LLC to include, but are not limited to the following:
. Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
· Must possess, at a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED or at least one (1) year of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
· Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
· Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Maintenance Worker will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.
· In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,
evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
· Must adhere to Windsor Health Care, LLC's attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
· Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
· Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITLES:
· Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;
· Must wear ID badge at all times;
· Works closely with and follows directions from the maintenance director;
· Remains on call, when assigned, for 24 hours a day;
· Maintain building and grounds in a clean, safe and orderly condition;
· Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc.;
· Assumes supervisor’s responsibilities in his/her absence;
· Performs preventive and corrective equipment maintenance;
· Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
· Performs other duties as requested.
· Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;
· Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
· Accept assignments as staffing needs require and performs duties in accordance with well-established methods and techniques in conformance with recognized healthcare standards and practices;
· Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
· Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
· As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
· Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
· Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
· Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
· Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations.
· Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
· Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
· Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes and promotes the individuals’ needs and rights; treating all residents with dignity and respect.
· Adhere to all facility policies and procedures;
· Comply with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines;
· Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and yourself;
· Attend care plan meetings of assigned residents;
· Participate QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance committee;
· As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency;
· Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings;
· Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan;
· User proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents;
· Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications;
· Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel;
· Report any retaliation to the Human Resource Director and to the Compliance Officer;
· Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to the supervisor;
· Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and state agency;
· Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations;
· Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy;
· Report any workplace injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor;
· Performs related work as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person