Custodial Maintenance

Elder Care of Bemidji Inc•Bemidji, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the facility, including floors, grounds, and general upkeep. The position requires a strong understanding of public relations, resident confidentiality, and adherence to operational policies and procedures. The individual will also play a role in cost control, facility safety, and team collaboration.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Experience with floor care and other janitorial equipment.
Genuine liking and respect for the elderly and physically and mentally challenged.
Ability to work independently and with supervision.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Follows daily cleaning schedule and department policies and procedures to ensure tile floors/carpeted areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Responsible for the stripping, waxing and buffing of the tile floors and documenting waxing times to assure continuity of floor maintenance program.
Empties trash containers and replaces burned out bulbs.
Performs other routine maintenance tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Assists in the care of the grounds, including, but not limited to, removal of snow from walks, away from doors and from parking areas; mowing grass; clipping hedges and hauling dirt for gardens.
Informs supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
Attends in-service as directed by the supervisor.
Participates in and promotes resident rounds.
Takes ownership in the condition and cleanliness of the facility.
Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills.
Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility.
Responsible for reporting the need for repairs to the supervisor.
Follows established chain of command concerning department and facility business.
Presents a neat appearance (good hygiene, clean uniform, etc.) and wears name badge at all times.
Understands that he/she represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange and strives to do so in a positive manner.
Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and his/her role in providing the highest level of customer service.
Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality.
Offers resolution of or a visit from the appropriate individual who may offer resolution of any dislikes or concerns and communicates these actions to the supervisor.
Proactively encourages and supports residents’ rights.
Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reported for vulnerable adults.
Participates in control of costs through proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies and effective, efficient organization of duties.
Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours.