Environmental Services Aide at Bethany Village – Horseheads, New York

Position Overview:

General cleaning and upkeep of Manor and/or Courtyards facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily and weekly general cleaning of facility.
• Dust all tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
• Daily cleaning of resident’s rooms, bathrooms and common areas.
• Daily cleaning of laundry rooms: cleans inside and outside of washers/dryers & empties lint traps, daily washing of mops and rags.
• Monthly cleaning of screens & windows inside and out in common areas, cleaning as needed in resident’s rooms.
• Cleaning floors and carpets, mopping and vacuuming as needed, carpet extraction and stain removal, following proper floor care procedures.
• Reports to Environmental Services Coordinator if supplies are low.
• Informs the Environmental Services Coordinator immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
• Adheres to all established safety regulations; demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solution use, stocking housekeeping carts, and equipment usage.
• Assist Laundry Department as needed.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for adherence to cleaning schedules.
• Checks sofas, tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
• Keep housekeeping cart & equipment clean; set-up for following usage.
• Trash removal.
• Attend all required meetings, in-services, or special trainings.
• All others as assigned by supervisor.

Education required:

• High school diploma/ GED required for this position.
• Ability to read and write is required.

Experience required:

• We could expect it to take around one month of on the job experience to satisfactorily perform this job.
• Some specialized training in chemical handling may also be required.

Hazards:

• Exposure to the following may be present in this position:
• Blood-borne pathogens
• Infectious body fluids/waste
• Disinfectants and cleaners.
• MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used.

Equipment Used:

• Vacuum cleaner, extractor.
• Ladders (if over age 18).

Working Conditions:

• Weekends & holidays may be required as needed.
• Work conditions for this position may include the following: Inside, humid, dusty, dirty, odors, adequate lighting/ventilation, working with/around others, and working alone.

Physical Demands:

• Some lifting required (~25lbs,@ 5% of time).
• ~10lbs, @5% of time.
• <5lbs, throughout the day
• Constant walking, hearing, seeing, lifting, reaching, bending, talking, and maintenance of an appropriate working speed are required for this position.

Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements:

• Gloves: To be worn when working with chemicals and potentially dangerous substances (blood ,waste, etc)
• Safety Glasses: Worn when using substances that could potentially injure eyes.
• Shoes: Comfortable, no open toe

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate with residents, staff, and the families of residents.
• Task centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
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