JOB TITLE: Floor Technician

REPORTS TO: Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical ability to lift/carry equipment, supplies, etc., is necessary.

• Previous cleaning experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing facility or healthcare setting preferred.

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, implements, and devices used in cleaning. Possess knowledge of the operation, use and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and general house-keeping equipment

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

• Ability to understand English and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to work as a team player

• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints (due to schedule and last-minute job requests

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, night, holidays, and weekend assignments

• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the floors and assisting with the cleaning of building rooms and common areas as assigned. Requires the use of specialized power equipment.

• Effectively cleans and sanitizes resident rooms and other areas of the community utilizing the proper cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals. Includes cleaning of floors and carpets in bathrooms, resident rooms, offices, dining room, kitchen, and other areas.

• Floor care, including routine mopping (dry and damp), buffing, and burnishing on hard surface floors and stairwells and extracting carpet.

• Vacuuming, shampooing, and extracting carpets, stairwells, and upholstery.

• Dust and wet mop floors in hallway, entryway, and common areas in assigned work areas.

• Strip, wax, and buff floors and carpet extraction according to cleaning schedule for that area (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) using approved cleaning agents and equipment and following proper procedures.

• Check equipment for proper functioning and reports any defective equipment to the supervisor. Adheres to health and safety standards. Perform preventative maintenance check on all equipment prior to use

• Secure the work area and post proper safety notices for other users of the space prior to beginning work

• Clean equipment after each use.

• Assist with cleaning of residents’ rooms in assigned work areas as instructed, according to cleaning schedule for that area (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) using approved cleaning agents and equipment and following proper procedures.

• Empty trash, wastebaskets and linen hampers and transports soiled linens according to department standards.

• Assists with distribution and storage of supplies.

• Recognizes, comprehends, and follows the meaning/direction of, designated signs, symbols, and written instructions.

• Cleans and organizes environmental services closet per department and regulatory standards; ensures the closet is locked and always secured.

• Uses chemicals in a safe manner; uses dispensers correctly to always fill labeled bottles and containers with correct chemicals as trained.

• Participates in the training of new employees and offers guidance, assistance, and direction to less experienced personnel.

• Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English with a basic range of comprehension sufficient for understanding job specific forms, documents, signs, symbols, and written instructions.

• Recognizes and comprehends emergency and urgent situations and can react and communicate so others understand. Ability to work well with others, follow instructions, and schedule flexibility due to needs of the community.

• Other duties or tasks as assigned may include: wall cleaning, dusting (high and low,) restroom cleaning, office and/or resident room cleaning and simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning/changing filters, replacing bulbs

• Adhere to dress code.

• Complete and/or attend required in-service training.

• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and team members.

• Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

• Clock in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock is not permitted at any time or for any reason.

• Maintain compliance with company’s Compliance program and plan.

• Adhere to the Abri Code of Conduct

• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and are reviewed in the performance process.

WORK CONDITIONS: As assigned; including some weekends, evenings, and holidays. Non - Exempt Position. Exposure to dust, fumes, odors, gases, chemical substances, and electric currents. Possible exposure to body fluids such as saliva, vomit, urine, blood, and semen during waste disposal and other routine activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to withstand long periods of standing, walking, bending, and/or stooping. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects from 10 to 50 pounds. Ability to vacuum and use other cleaning appliances. Visual acumen required for inspections and recognition of hazards.

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

BENEFITS:

At Abri Health Services we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.

Other benefits of the Floor Technician role include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Time Off

• Sick

• Holiday Incentive Pay

• Training for CEU’s Credits