Environmental Services Team Member

Job Title: Environmental Services Wage Level: Hourly

Department: Environmental Services Effective Date:

Reports To: Environmental Services Director Review Date:

Safety Level: Safety Sensitive Position

General Purpose

Perform day to day duties for housekeeping services, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as directed by the Environmental Services Director and/ or the Administrator, to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Related Experience
• Proven leadership abilities
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as must be willing to handle residents, staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning
• Must be able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale
• Must work well both individually and as part of a team through respect, collaboration, and dedication
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrates positive attitude, high integrity and ethical awareness
• Successful completion of health screening
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Standard Requirements

• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of Methodist Village Senior Living and the Campus
• Knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
• Report to Management immediately all instances of abuse, neglect, misappropriation/ handling of resident property, or other concerns such as inadequate staffing, etc.
• Participate in all investigations as required.
• Follows policies for acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned
• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for:
• Safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs
• Maintain confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data and comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security
• Comply with all Quality Assurance and regulatory requirements
• Comply with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment, and all illegal and discriminatory behavior
• Complete required in-service training

• Support and participate in common teamwork and provide great customer service
• Cooperate and work together with all co-workers; treating fellow staff members like you want to be treated and avoid spreading rumors and gossip
• Plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests

Essential Job Functions

Administrative Functions-

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with direct care services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilities information system
• Attend staff meetings as directed or called
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments
• File complaints/grievances with your supervisor
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Environmental Services Director
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on the job training programs, etc. as scheduled or as directed
• Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled
• Attend/respond appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations
• Knowledge and observation of all safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures of the facility including but not limited to; vulnerable adult and abuse policy, residents bill of rights, osha, universal precautions
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as needed
• Good steward of time and resources
• Preserved confidential information through following HIPPA guidelines
• Constantly customer focused by providing excellent service, encouraging and respecting customers individuality, and treating people with dignity and respect
• Proactively communicate with supervisor
• Provide superior customer service to other departments
• Maintain a cooperative and uplifting attitude with co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

I understand this job description and its requirements. I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand these job functions may be altered by management without notice. I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

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Employee Signature Date

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Supervisor Signature Date

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Team Members must have the COVID Vaccine or a valid medical or religious exemption.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Smith, AR 72903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location