Floor Technician

Floor Technician

Job Description

Department

Housekeeping

Reports to

Environmental Services Director

Job Classification

Department Staff

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Position Purpose

Ensures the provision of a clean environment for our residents and staff, providing high quality services and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or GED diploma

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed.

• Previous long term care experience preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.

Ensures that daily, weekly, monthly floor maintaining schedules are followed.

Sweeps, spot mops, and buffs all tiled hallways sufficiently by 10:00AM every day.

Sweeps, spot mops and buffs all tiled resident rooms sufficiently 2-3 x's a week or as scheduled by Environmental Services Director.

The floor technician daily schedule shall be used to document completion.

Deep cleans, strips and waxes all tiled resident rooms and common areas on a four to six-month cycle or as scheduled by Environmental Services Director.

Removes furniture and residents from area before work is performed. (get nursing assistance with resident transfer to location of their choice)

Collects and empties facility trash at least twice daily on all nursing units or as scheduled by the Environmental Services Director.

Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.

Ensures that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defect to the department director.

Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.

Adheres to infection control policies at all times.

Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.

Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.

Keeps supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident issues, equipment issues).

Reports any untoward event immediately to supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.

• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.

• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.

• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while performing job duties.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition.

• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and…