St. Paul's - Enviromental Support Assistant

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

POSITION PURPOSE :

To maintain the grounds, community, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies, and procedures.

Disclaimer: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the individual in this position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary or appropriate by management .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and Trinity Senior Living Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

2. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary Values to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community.

3. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TSLC.

4. Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions as outlined in established maintenance policies and procedures.

5. Floor Care including stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting, etc., daily.

6. Coordinate daily floor care activities with nursing department when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

7. Keep work areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/brook handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies etc.

8. Clean carpets to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting. Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

9. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

10. Clean vacant rooms as assigned.

11. Sweep, mop, buff all assigned areas, including hand cleaning corners, cove bases and door facings.

12. Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the work day.

13. Follow established safety precautions, including fire safety, when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies. Ensure assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, sanitary and attractive manner. Ensure established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing environmental services procedures.

14. Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed.

15. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the community policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS :

1. High School Diploma or equivalent. Applicable trade school education preferred.

2. Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.

3. Must possess superior customer service skills and professionalism

4. Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

5. Ability to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

6. Possesses interpersonal and relationship building skills to work in a cross-functional team as well as the ability to work with residents based on their cognitive ability.

7. Self-starter, highly motivated with a high productivity level.

8. Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility, and strong decision-making abilities.

9. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the organization.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters.

2. Must be able to see, hear and smell or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

3. Primarily works inside with frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 ½ feet and be able to push, pull, move and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.

4. Physical mobility that includes movement from place to place.

5. Physical agility, that includes ability to maneuver body while in place.

6. Dexterity of hands and fingers.

7. Coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.

Must possess the above ability with or without the use of prosthetics that will enable adequate functionality so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

1. Subject to exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB, HIV, HEP B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

2. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.

3. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile individuals within the community. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

4. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

5. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

6. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community, which include a medical and physical examination.

7. May be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and other positions temporarily when necessary and may be subject to call back during emergency conditions. May be required to work on shifts other than those which originally hired.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran