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National Health Care Associates Porter - Floor Care Aide in Utica, New York
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A Great Place to Work
The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
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This is a full-time position including every other weekend! 12pm - 8pm
TITLE : Porter/Floor Care Person (Day and Evening Porter/Floor Person)
DEFINITION: The Porter/Floor Care Person is a person who after in-service training is qualified to
maintain the facility in a clean and orderly manner with emphasis on antiseptic technique.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Porter/Floor Care Person - should have completed grammar school, and preferably be a high school graduate. He/She should be in good physical condition and have the ability and understanding to work in a geriatric setting. The Porter/Floor Care Person should be neat, pleasant, dependable, cooperative and interested in his/her job.
FUNCTIONS : All the following duties shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Know nursing home policies and responsibilities.
Know fire and disaster plans.
Know proper usage of cleaning equipment, proper chemical and dilution methods.
Know proper methods of collecting and disposing of waste materials from residents’ rooms and all areas.
Know how to use proper techniques in lifting to minimize personal injury and damage to nursing home properties.
Know proper procedures and methods of cleaning.
To assist in maintaining overall cleanliness and appearance of the building.
Observe resident rooms to insure them to be free of obstacles that may present safety hazards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection of waste receptacles from resident rooms and cleaning of receptacles.
Replace liners as directed.
Collection of waste materials from designated areas and cleaning of receptacles of same.
Dust mop, and damp mop resident bathrooms and other areas as designated by Housekeeping Supervisor.
Dust mop and damp mop dining areas when assigned.
Clean and disinfect sinks, bath tubs, commodes, toilets, walls and all fixtures.
Buff floors of assigned areas daily.
Replenish toilet tissue and paper towels as needed.
Report any maintenance problems to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Responsible for cleaning and supplying service carts with proper materials and equipment.
Cleaning of elevators.
Assist with the proper cleaning of service areas e.g. Activities Room, Employee’s Dining Room, Physical Therapy Room, Offices, Locker rooms, Public lavatories.
Must report any accident or incident immediately to your Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Strip and wax corridors, dining rooms, large areas, bathrooms and patient rooms.
Spray wax corridors, dining rooms, large areas, bathrooms and patient rooms.
Clean and mop corridors, dining rooms, large areas, bathrooms and patient rooms.
Collect and dispose of garbage from dining rooms, diet kitchens and all garbage containers.
Fill in for laundry staff when needed. Example: (Evening lunch breaks)
Clean sidewalks and outside areas designated by the nursing supervisor in your Supervisor’s absence. Including, shoveling snow in the winter months.
EXPERIENCE : Three months preferred.
CONTACTS : Residents, visitors, nursing staff, doctors, delivery men, other nursing home personnel. Must adjust routine to the convenience of all others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands, walks, reaches, bends, climbs ladders most of the day. Pushes, pulls, lifts, carries or handles medium weight up to 70 pounds equipment, materials and supplies most of the day. Intermittently heavier objects over 70 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposed daily to refuse, dirt, dust, body wastes and odors.
Subject to hazards:
wet floors- ladders- falls.
lifting
extremes in temperature
exposed to cleaning chemicals, such as all purpose cleaners and germicidal detergents.
weather conditions
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What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Utica team enjoys:
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Comprehensive training and mentorship
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
Rate of Pay
Starting from USD $15.70/Hr.
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What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Housekeeper include:
The Porter- should have completed grammar school, and preferably be a high school graduate. He/She should be in good physical condition and have the abilityand understanding to work in a geriatric setting. The Housekeeping Aide should beneat, pleasant, dependable, cooperative and interested in his/her job.
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We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
ID 2024-2218
Location/Org Data : Name The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Category Facilities
Position Type Full-Time
Rate of Pay Starting from USD $15.70/Hr.
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