Housekeeper -Feeding Assistant

Avera•Yankton, SD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper - Feeding Assistant is accountable for cleaning resident rooms, baths, laboratories, offices, halls, and other areas; delivering flatware and linens to neighborhoods; and washing and drying residents’ personal linen. The position maintains clean and orderly utility and linen storage rooms, uses supplies and chemicals according to manufacturers’ recommendations, and disinfects or sterilizes equipment and supplies in line with approved procedures. The role requires the ability to work the specified hours, adequate visual acuity to perform duties, and effective communication and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made where they do not cause undue hardship to the employer. The employee is expected to uphold Avera’s mission, vision, values, and CARE standards; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with a team; and comply with applicable safety requirements and regulations.

Requirements

Complete the Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program - Avera within 1 year.
Be able to work the specified hours.
Have visual acuity adequate to perform the position duties.
Communicate effectively with others and hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
6 months to 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

Wash beds and mattresses.
Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
Keep utility and storage rooms clean and orderly.
Use supplies and chemicals according to manufacturers’ recommendations to avoid waste and unnecessary cost.
Replace soiled drapes and cubicle curtains.
Disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies according to approved procedures.
Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors, and vacuum carpeting.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
Empty wastebaskets and outside trash receptacles, and transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
Maintain a sufficient supply of clean, well-maintained linens for all areas in an economical and efficient manner.
Keep linen shelves and linen storage rooms clean and orderly.
Wash and dry personal linen in all neighborhoods according to policy and procedure.
Coordinate workflow with team members and help maintain a productive and efficient environment.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.