Housekeeping Aide

The overall purpose of the Housekeeping Aide position is to perform scheduled housekeeping tasks as may be assigned by the housekeeping supervisor. This position may mop, sweep, dust, wash windows, shampoo and vacuum carpets, arrange furniture, etc., and generally clean furniture, equipment, fixtures and hardware.Qualifications:Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.Experience in institutional housekeeping or maintenance is helpful.Experience in the use of floor-care equipment is helpful.Essential Functions:Uses proper chemicals, tools, and equipment, dusts and cleans assigned areas including living areas, furniture, fixtures, vents, lavatories, and basins as scheduled.Uses proper chemicals in proper proportions. May dust mop, wet-mop, or spot-mop floors, or, as necessary, strip, seal, wax, and buff floors.Empties trash containers, replaces liners as appropriate and disposes of trash in proper receptacles.Vacuums and/or shampoos carpets as directed by supervisor.Utilizes proper chemicals and equipment to wash and dry windows.Report repair needs to supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate.Requests needed supplies or maintenance department as appropriate.Identifies and corrects safety hazards and abides by safety rules. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.Has reviewed Festus Manor's Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.Continuing Education:Attends in-service and educational programs as directed by facility.Physical Demands:Ability to communicate in English via phone, in writing, and verbally in conversation with different levels of Staff, patient families, and any outside customers.The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with diabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by tis job include close vision, distance vision, computer, phone, etc. for extended periods of time.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ABOUT US: Festus Manor is a 150-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Festus, minutes away from the 155 interstate. It's a homey welcoming, well-maintained facility, providing a warm and nurturing environment. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave Festus Manor with dignity and independence. Festus Manor is a proud member of MHCA and AHCA.