What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant - fulltime position at Heathwood Assisted Living?
Overview
Maintenance team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by maintaining function of building operations. This position is responsible for ensuring resident and staff safety by being responsible for repairs to the buildings and furnishings as well as up-keep of the grounds including lawn care and snow removal.
Responsibilities
- Ability to participate in facility on-call program which may include working at facility during off hours.
- Reliable transportation for on-call program required.
- Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families, and staff members.
- Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.
- Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents. Demeanor always respectful of residents' rights and wishes.
- Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment with others. Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
- Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks based on Heathwood Core Values and to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.
Required Experience:
Qualifications
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Minimum 18 yrs. age required; High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Related work experience in maintenance field required.
- References to verify competency required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred.
- Valid New York Drivers License and clean driving record required.
From: Heathwood Assisted Living