What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Aide position at Absolut Care LLC?
Pay Rate: $15.60/hour-$17.23/hour, dependent upon experience
SHIFT: 5 days per week, including every other weekend, 7a-3p
LOCATION: 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
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
Absolut Care of Aurora Park
292 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
CALL: (716) 652-1560 ext. 3192 for more information
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.
We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
SHIFT: 5 days per week, including every other weekend, 7a-3p
LOCATION: 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
- Flexible Schedules
- Peer Mentorship
- Generous Paid Time Off
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
- Housekeeping aides are also responsible for responding to guests' needs promptly and courteously while maintaining guest satisfaction. At times, guests may request additional items in their room, such as laundry services, shoe shines, extra roll-away beds, or cribs. They also answer inquiries from guests regarding various matters, such as accommodation features or local attractions
- Adheres to all cleaning chemical hazards as indicated on supplies
- Observe rules of sanitation at all times
- Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions
- Is aware of, and adheres to, Resident's Bill of Rights and Confidentiality of Resident Information
- Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, and clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive, and calm manner
- 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
- 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
Absolut Care of Aurora Park
292 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
CALL: (716) 652-1560 ext. 3192 for more information
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.
We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
Salary : $16 - $17