Housekeeping Aide

PAY RATE: $15.60 per hour - $17.23 per hour, (dependent upon experience)

SHIFT: Part Time Evenings, 2pm until 10pm, including every other weekend

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas and assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents according to facility policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to work as scheduled.  Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date

 Complies with all facility policies and procedures

 Acts appropriately under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and acts as a part of the interdisciplinary team

 Clean and straighten (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and remove items; ensure resident’s rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner

 Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet facility needs

 Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to facility policy and procedure

 Moves and arranges residents’ furniture and equipment as directed by the supervisor

 Cleans resident's dining areas after meal service and adheres to weekly cleaning schedule of the dining area

 Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms and common bath areas

 Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas

 Complies with the weekly departmental cleaning schedule

 Daily responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing rooms or other assigned areas, changing linens, changing glassware, and removing debris. Specific duties include dusting and polishing, cleaning all furniture and accessories, washing windows and mirrors, removing stains or marks, and emptying all trash. Housekeeping aides clean and sanitize bathing spaces, sinks, and toilets; vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping are also included in their duties. They check for damages to company property and submit reports to appropriate supervisors

 Daily duties also include maintaining supply carts with adequate supplies. To ensure all daily duties and assignments are met, housekeeping aides communicate with supervisors and other staff members throughout the day

    Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the supervisor in a professional manner

 Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law

 Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude

 Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguisher)

 Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts

 Uses facility equipment safely

 Recognizes, removes, and/or reports potential hazards

 Follows established safety rules/accident prevention

 Observe rules of safety at all times, including complying with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use

 Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts

 Uses facility equipment safely

 Recognizes, removes, and/or reports potential hazards

 Follows established safety rules/accident prevention

 Observes rules of safety at all times and is alert to safety hazards to self and co-workers, including complying with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use

 Demonstrates proper hand-washing techniques

 Disposes of waste properly

 Complies with departmental dress code

 Addresses residents in a respectful manner

 Discusses confidential resident information in appropriate areas only

 Other Duties as Assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor 

REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent required Must be punctual, reliable, and flexible Must be able to work in close cooperation with others as well as independently Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable Strong customer service skills and compassion

LOCATION: 292 Main Street, East Aurora, NY. We are nestled in the beautiful, quaint small town of East Aurora, which perfectly blends the natural environment and urban life. We are a short 16-minute drive from the Bills Stadium, only 25 minutes from Canalside, and a mere 21-minute drive from the Walden Galleria! 

BENEFITS:  

Weekly Paychecks Referral Bonuses Peer Mentorship

ABOUT US: Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.