Employment Type : Full-Time
Position Summary:
Maintains the cleanliness of the facility for residents, visitors and employees. Takes pride and ownership in the condition of the facility to ensure that it is a welcoming environment.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Qualifications
Education:
? High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
? None required.
Experience:
? Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Essential Functions
? Cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, hallways, dining areas, bathrooms and other areas of the facility.
? Safely mixes and uses cleaning solutions and stores in a secure area.
? Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
? Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
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Other Functions
? Performs other tasks as assigned.
? Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
? Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
? Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and facility staff.
? Knowledge of infection control techniques.
? Ability to be patient and polite.
Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives
? Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to doing “good” by improving lives.
? Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the values of the company – Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience.
? Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding patient/resident expectations.
? Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for raising the bar of patient/resident care within the facility and influences others to take actions that increase the quality of person-centered care.
? Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients/residents through empathy and compassion.
? Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process for performance improvements.
? Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone and email/social media etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
? Enriches the facility culture by participating in company hosted and endorsed celebrations and events.
? Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
? Effectively addresses patient/resident and family member concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is consistent with our culture.
? Complies with company policies, as well as governing state and federal laws and regulations. Seeks clarification of leaders when there are questions of policy or governing law.
? Protects patient/resident privacy and dignity.
? Maintains positivity while interacting with co-workers, patients/residents and guests at the facility.