Janitor

** Janitor**

** Oak River Rehab**

****POSITION:****

The Janitor is responsible to assist the Housekeeping Supervisor to maintain the facilitys physical environment including floors, walls, windows and related housekeeping areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

****QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:****

**Education:** High School graduate or equivalent preferred **License:** None Required **Work Experience:**Janitorial experience in a long term care facility or in an institutional setting preferred **Language Skills:**Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language. **Mathematical Skills:** Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume. **Communication Skills**: Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies

****ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:****

* Vacuum and clean carpets in accordance with established procedure and schedule

* Dust, mop, wax and polish floors in accordance with established procedures and routine and deep cleaning schedules

* Wash windows on a routine schedule

* Clean lighting fixtures on a routine basis

* Clean wheelchairs, shower chairs, barrels and other equipment in accordance with the established schedule

* Empty and reline waste containers, and properly dispose of contents

* Keep dumpster area clean and lids closed daily

* Keep all entrances to the building clean daily

* Clean janitor closets and buckets on a routine schedule

* Keep janitor closet and cleaning chemicals secured

* Promptly report any needed repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor

* Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility

* Practice safety policies and procedures of the department and facility

* Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public

* Respond appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations

* Attend in-service education and staff meetings as require

****JOB FUNCTIONS:****

* Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions

* Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information

* Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property

* Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance

* Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department

* Dependability

* Other duties as assigned