Floor Technician - Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various tasks to provide a clean environment for our patients. This role involves maintaining cleanliness across different surfaces, including floors and patient rooms, adhering to established procedures and infection control standards. The Floor Technician is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

On-the-job training provided.
Ability to work quickly and effectively without having to return and correct errors.
Ability to operate housekeeping equipment.
Ability to work with various chemicals.
Lift up to 10 lbs.: Frequently required when lifting various cleaning supplies up to 3 pounds. Also may be required to lift vacuum cleaner which is located on the cleaning cart.
Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally may be required to lift mop bucket filled with water and cleaning solution weighing up to 25 pounds.
Lift 26 to 40 lbs.: Occasionally may be required when flipping mattresses which weigh up to 40 pounds.
Lift over 40 lbs.: Rarely occurs when moving patient furniture, which can be done with assistance.
Carry up to 10 lbs.: Frequently occurs when carrying small bucket of cleaning supplies into patients' rooms. May be required to carry for 10 to 20 feet.
Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally may be required to carry bucket with water and cleaning solution weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet.
Reach at shoulder height: Frequently to constantly required while cleaning and dusting.
Reach below shoulder height: Frequently may occur when cleaning under beds.
Push/Pull: 20 feet.
Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently occurs while vacuuming.
Hand Manipulation: Handling: Constantly handling cleaning supplies, rags for dusting, and sponges while cleaning bathrooms.
Twisting: Occasionally may occur while cleaning in and around furniture.
Bending: Frequently occurs while dusting and cleaning rooms and around furniture.
Crawling: Rarely occurs while dusting under beds.
Squatting: Rarely occurs when dusting and cleaning lower furniture.
Kneeling: Rarely occurs when dusting and cleaning lower furniture.
Crouching: Occasionally.
Climbing: Occasionally.
Balancing: Occasionally.
During an 8-hour day, Associate is required to Stand for 6 hours (3 consecutive hours).
During an 8-hour day, Associate is required to Walk for 2 hours (3 consecutive hours).
Talking: Necessary for communicating with others.
Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from others.
Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively.
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals.
May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors.
A cleaning cart is utilized to assist housekeeping. Supplies are kept on the cart and wheeled from one room to another.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors.
Spray buff, strip, or wax floors as needed, following center procedure.
Report carpeted areas needing cleaning or spot removal to the supervisor.
Vacuum carpeted rooms.
Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure.
Empty trash cans, clean exterior and interior, and replace can liners.
Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets.
Clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
Clean behind and underneath furnishings, moving furniture as needed.
Turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
Clean dining area after meals, including wiping tables and sweeping/mopping.
Change soiled privacy curtains and draperies for outside windows as needed.
Remove and rehang curtains and draperies for outside windows using a ladder.
Sweep outside porches and walkways, and pick up trash.
Follow cleaning schedules as set by the supervisor.
Follow infection control standards, including using isolation techniques (gowns, gloves, special cleaning) as needed.
Recognize and respect patient rights while cleaning patient rooms, treating patients and their belongings with dignity and respect.
Safeguard chemicals used, keeping them locked or in sight, and follow precautions on MSDS.
Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
Clean and properly store equipment at the end of each shift.
Inspect equipment prior to use for safe operation and report any needed repairs to Maintenance.
Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms.
Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.
Perform proper and efficient floor cleaning procedures, whether daily or periodical, following established schedules and using prescribed techniques and methods.
Recognize that an area needs to be cleaned and take initiative to clean it.
Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and report repairs needed.
Complete special projects throughout the Medical Center as assigned by the Management Team.
Complete routine floor work as assigned by the supervisor.
Utilize chemicals and supplies efficiently according to established procedures.
Complete all cleaning tasks according to the prescribed procedure.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
Report all damaged and unsafe cleaning equipment to the supervisor immediately.
Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.
Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
Comply with all Privacy and Security programs.
Maintain attendance and punctuality.
Maintain professional appearance.
Communicate well with patients and family members, providing warm and friendly greetings and an approachable attitude, responding to expressed concerns, and displaying a helpful, caring demeanor.