What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Aide position at Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?
This is a position in Housekeeping.
Hours : 7 : 00am - 2 : 30pm / Full-time 30 hours per week
Job Summary :
The Environmental Services Aide performs scheduled housekeeping duties under the on-site supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, with the purpose of maintaining the facility, furniture, and equipment in clean and serviceable condition.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Performs general cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, window washing, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning upholstery, cleaning light fixtures, and cleaning bathroom fixtures
- Performs floor care such as dust-mopping, wet-mopping, spot-mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing
- Empties trash containers, replaces liners as appropriate and disposes of trash in proper receptacles, observing infectious and biohazard waste disposal procedures as appropriate
- Fills soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers. Dispenses tissue and other supplies to resident rooms and general use areas
- Practices infection control, universal precautions, and other preventive and protective safety procedures as instructed
- Uses equipment according to instructions and while observing proper precautions; reports any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately
- Uses chemicals and supplies according to instructions and with proper protective equipment; reports any problems with chemicals and supplies to the supervisor immediately
- Reports repair needs to supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate
- Actively participates in QAPI program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members and staff
- Sets high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs, builds and maintains relationships with residents, communicates with residents in a genuine manner using appropriate verbiage, and establishes good rapport with the residents
- Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values
- Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change
- Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
License / Certifications
