Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is growing and we are excited to be looking for Full-Time Floor Technician.

Keeping the environment clean and safe is very important and we value the skills you have! As a Floor Technician at Forefront Healthcare you will make an impact on those that we serve in such a positive way, each and every day!

We Offer:

-Employee Assistance Program!

-Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits! (FT only)

-1 week PTO, 1 week Paid Sick Leave and 6 Paid Holidays! (FT only)

-Employee Referral Program!

Pay Range: $17.00-$18.00

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm or 7:00am-3:00pm with occasional nights and weekends for special projects.

Summary/Objective:

Performs daily cleaning of facility floors to ensure an attractive, clean, and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains attractive and clean floors by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, stripping and refinishing, and burnishing floors on a regular basis.
• Closely follows daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Performs floor cleaning functions in lobbies, dining rooms, waiting rooms, activity areas, and other areas as assigned.
• Monitors inventory of floor supplies.
• Reports any repairs needed to floor equipment to immediate supervisor.
• Cleans all types of blood and body fluids as directed.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by Manager.
• Participates in activities related to ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Housekeeping/EVS or designee.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Customer Service Oriented
• Professionalism
• Safety Practices
• Resident Rights
• General Knowledge of HSKG/EVS Equipment and Skills.

Work Environment:

This position requires lifting up to forty pounds (40lbs). Primarily works throughout the facility, including resident rooms; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands:

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and works with housekeeping supplies and equipment. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Must be able to lift and/or carry, up to 40 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Minimum one (1) year housekeeping experience in a health care setting is desired. Have general knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to operate housekeeping equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Additional Information

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.