What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter position at Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center?
Verrazano Nursing & Post-Acute Center is looking for a Porter to join our team. The Porter will clean, sanitize, and maintain private residences and commercial buildings.
The ideal person for this position has experience, enjoys working individually or on occasion as a team, is well-spoken, energetic, and personable.
Responsibilities:
- The Porter will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Maintains the facility by cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and polishing
- Removing miscellaneous debris by removing trash
- Refreshing bath area by cleaning toilet, and sinks; refilling hand towel and toilet paper dispensers
- Cleaning floors by washing and vacuuming floors
- Maintaining furnishings by dusting and polishing furniture; cleaning and polishing glass surfaces
- Keeping supplies ready by restocking housekeeping supplies; ordering new supplies as needed
- Keeping equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
- Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with security regulation
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Enhancing housekeeping reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and reach, bend, lift and pull
About Us: Verrazano Nursing Home is a highly recommended health care center. The center is licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a Skilled Nursing Facility. We are certified by Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance Programs. As you begin your search for nursing homes in the Staten Island area, you will find a true home away from home at Verrazano. A family-run business, our doors have been open for over 40 years. Speak with friends and family in the neighborhood and ask in which nursing home their loved ones live. If you’re looking for a close-knit, family-like environment with one-on-one attention, you’ll love what you find at Verrazano.