What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper/Janitor position at Touchmark?
ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, And Compassion – Steadfastly Characterizes Our Mission To Continually Enrich The Daily Lives Of Residents. We Practice These Principles With Every Task And Interaction, From Personal Caregiver Assistance To Mowing The Grass. At Touchmark, We Say
I AM AN ALLY
Various Schedules Available!
Educational Requirements
Pay: $17.50 and up!
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Benefits
Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30 hours per week which includes:
Check us out at www.Touchmark.com.
We’re growing. Are you?
I AM AN ALLY
- I AM A FRIEND
- I AM A GIVER
Various Schedules Available!
Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in residential or hospital housekeeping/janitorial not mandatory but highly preferred;
- Ability to observe discrepancies in procedure and equipment and communicate such in a professional and intelligent manner;
- Ability to work in an environment with older adults;
- Demonstrate extensive carpet care experience;
- Patient and tactful when dealing with residents, family members, volunteers, visitors, physicians, staff from other departments, and the general public;
- Willingness to perform a variety of repetitive tasks;
- Willingness to accept training for procedures specific to this department;
- Willingness to accept supervision and direction from supervisor and to work as a part of a team;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to get along with co-workers, demonstrate integrity and express a positive attitude and a sense of humor;
- Demonstrate proper lifting techniques at all times;
- Willingness to perform other tasks that may be assigned;
- Knowledge of State and Federal regulations relating to janitorial practices and safety of residents and staff;
- Willingness to work holidays and weekends.
- Experience working as a housekeeper in the hospitality, medical, or retirement industry.
- Have a commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers
- Be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays
- Able to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members, and visitors.
- Ability to read and write English in order to follow and give oral and written instruction;
- Must be able to complete required paperwork and filing with a high degree of accuracy;
- Physically capable of turning, stooping, bending, stretching, moving equipment, and performing other related tasks;
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds;
- After receiving the appropriate training, must be able to operate standard equipment for janitorial tasks.
- Wet, dust mop, and vacuum all halls of facility, as well as common areas (i.e.: lobby, atrium, nursing stations, etc.);
- Wash windows on the first floor of the common areas inside and out;
- Vacuum and extract carpets on the stairs;
- Keep area within three feet of the building free of trash and litter, and sweep all entries;
- Strip and wax floors and extract carpets according to schedule maintained by supervisor;
- Assist with moving furniture in common areas (ie: for special events) only when directed by supervisor;
- Wash walls and baseboards as needed;
- Keep supervisor apprised of all changes in equipment performance and of the need for supplies;
- Attend mandatory meetings of housekeeping department and all facility meetings;
- Demonstrate proper infection control techniques at all times;
- Responsible to work while under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. Must demonstrate, at all times, cooperative behavior with co-workers and supervisors;
- Perform all other duties, as assigned by supervisor, with a positive attitude.
- All state regulations and company policies are met to provide high standards of cleanliness and sanitation;
- List or duties completed in allotted time frame and with quality expected;
- No written complaints from residents, guests, or staff;
- No visible dust or litter in corridors, stairwells and common areas;
- Burnt out light bulbs/fixtures will be replaced within 24 hours.
Pay: $17.50 and up!
IND200
Benefits
Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30 hours per week which includes:
- Paid time off (including holidays)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
- Education assistance
- Bonus and retirement plans
- Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental insurance options
Check us out at www.Touchmark.com.
We’re growing. Are you?
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