Enviromental Services Aide

Masons of California • Covina, CA

3d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains a clean and comfortable environment for staff, residents and visitors to the Masonic Homes of California at Covina.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Prior environmental services experience in a retirement facility or hospital preferred.
• Able to take written and verbal instructions from supervisor or manager.
• Knowledge of proper use of commercial cleaning equipment and materials required.
• Schedules and assignments are subject to change to meet the needs of the Masonic Home.

Nice To Haves

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow environmental services schedules and instructions from supervisor and as outlined in established procedures.
• Cleans assigned and scheduled common areas.
• Clean and disinfects areas as assigned to include furniture, walls, common restrooms, offices, exam rooms, resident rooms, utility rooms, common areas, glass, mirrors, elevators, doors, stairways, nursing stations, dining rooms, and any other area requiring disinfecting or cleaning.
• Clean resident apartments. To include bathrooms, sinks, showers/tubs, toilets, counter, walls and mirrors, windowsills, pictures on walls, doors, closets, dressers, night stands and telephones.
• Removes all trash from apartments and common areas, insures trash containers are clean and then relines container with appropriate liners.
• Cleans and sets up guestroom apartments upon guest vacating room.
• Properly cleans any biohazard spill or immediately; informs supervisor or director if a hazard exists.
• Always puts out “wet floor” signs prior to wet mopping common areas or puts out “wet floor” signs in case of flood, spills or overflow.
• Works safely on a daily basis. Does not endanger fellow workers, staff or residents.
• Responds to emergencies and cleans affected area as required.
• Informs and turns in any and all malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or director.
• Changes light bulbs in resident apartment floor and table lamps.
• Reports and responds to any and all safety issues requiring attention.
• Understands, learns, and follows all Material Safety Data Sheets as written.
• Maintains EVS cart and EVS/Janitor closet in a clean and safe manner at all times.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste safely and properly at all times.
• Maintains professional working relationships with residents and co-workers.
• Completes work and projects in a timely manner, as determined by supervisor/manager.
• Follows through on assigned work and projects to completion. Communicates to management any problems or issues that are encountered.
• Regularly identifies and reports necessary facility or equipment issues to management.
• Seeks additional work when assigned work and projects are completed.
• Takes care in completing quality work in a professional manner.
• Stays current and up-to-date on all safety, training, and policies.
• Follows direction from supervisor, learns by following directions and policies established.
• Flexible in covering other shifts and schedules as needed.
• Maintains good attendance & punctuality
• Assist all Environmental and Facility Engineering departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facility Services.

Benefits

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED