Housekeeper

Job Description

Do you have a passion to serve the elderly? Brothers of Mercy is currently hiring a Housekeeping Aide for our picturesque campus located in Clarence, NY. Please note that Brothers of Mercy is not bus line accessible - reliable transportation is needed. A part of the Buffalo community since 1924, Brothers of Mercy provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services to seniors throughout Erie County. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our (Nursing) team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

Why Join the Brothers of Mercy Team?

• The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in someone’s life every day! Brothers of Mercy is a leader in providing quality nursing and rehabilitative care, with a mission to care for the sick and elderly.
• Be a part of an experienced team: Many of our employees have been with us for 10, 20 or more years!
• Work in a 5-Star rated community that is committed to quality nursing!
• Our excellent reputation is based upon the dedication of our employees, who take great pride in providing compassionate care to our residents. Brothers of Mercy was recently recognized in 2016 as a top performing nursing home by the New York State Department of Health. We are one of only 6 nursing homes in Erie County to achieve this distinction.
• We offer an outstanding team-oriented environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and valuable benefits to our valued employees.

Job Description:
Performs the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Environmental Services and the Housekeeping Supervisor, to assure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Performs day to day housekeeping functions as assigned. Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing assignments in residents/patients living areas.
2. Damp dust/polish furnishings, horizontal and vertical edges, etc. in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc. daily as instructed.
3. Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures. Assures that water marks are removed from fixtures.
4. Clean floors to include: sweeping, dust mopping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. Assure that appropriate wet floor signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
5. Clean carpets to include: vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
6. Clean walls and ceilings clean by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.
7. Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting, deodorizing solution.
8. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
9. Empty ashtrays into appropriate metal containers with flame retardant liners and sanitize ashtrays on a daily basis.
10. Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
11. Perform terminal cleaning procedures as directed when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room/area.
12. Remove all laundry, which includes bags of incontinent pads, briefs and transports to laundry.
13. Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.
14. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies. Works with safety in mind at all times.
15. Maintain the confidentiality of resident information. Honor the resident’s personal and property rights.
16. Attends all mandatory inservices as required. Attend and participate in inservice education classes, on-the-job training programs etc., as sched

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