Environmental Services Tech II Porter/Laundry Aide/Floor Tech

Seeking a Porter/Laundry Aide/Floor Tech to work in our senior living community in Washington, DC

Wage range $19.48 to $21.53 commensurate with experience

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
• Onsite CPR Training
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Training *
• Well-Being Model
• Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
• UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work
• Pet Insurance
• Available for select employees

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one (1) to three (3) years of housekeeping experience in a long-term care community required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply practical knowledge and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service and be knowledgeable in basic cleaning principles and practices. All employees are expected to uphold our ARISE values- Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence-guiding our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

Job Summary :

This position is responsible for cleaning all surfaces and assigned areas daily. Additional duties include moving furniture and assisting with activity room set up as requested and snow removal.

Key Responsibilities:

Floor and Surface Cleaning

Performs daily cleaning functions of all surface areas and additional assigned areas throughout the community.

• Obtains work orders from the Manager of Environmental Services or Supervisor on special cleaning projects and completes task(s) by the given period. Returns signed work order from the Manager of Environmental Services to be filed in the work order logbook.
• Obtains all necessary cleaning solutions and supplies from the supply closet to perform daily cleaning duties. Returns all supplies upon completion of assigned tasks.
• Performs cleaning of all carpeted surfaces daily. Vacuums, shampoos, and spot clean all carpeted areas throughout the community. Notes any maintenance of the carpet needed and reports to the Director of Environmental Services.
• Completes daily dry and wet mopping of tiled or solid surface floors. Strips and scrubs away stains or bad places on the surface of the floors. Applies finish to hard floors and buffs out as appropriate.
• Conducts cleaning of all stairways and elevators at the beginning of each shift. Wipes down all walls and handrails with designated cleaning solutions to ensure proper sanitation.
• Washes all walls and light fixtures daily. Cleans inside of windows and ensures all windows are free of streaks. Dust all high and low surfaces to include wall, lights, and furniture.
• Move furniture with communal areas or resident rooms to complete cleaning duties. Returns furniture back to the proper location within the room.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures as requested upon a resident's discharge or transfer. Signs off on all cleaning done to resident rooms and returns to the Manager of Environmental Services.
• Cleans windows, doors, and mirrors throughout communal areas and residential rooms within the community. Reports any found articles to the Manager of Environmental Services.
• Inspects and evaluates all areas cleaned daily to ensure the cleaning functions meet all set sanitation standards. Reports any issues to the Manager of Environmental Services for follow-up.
• Collects and transports all waste or trash from cleaning duties to the specified dumpster for trash pick-up.
• Snow Removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Room Set Up

Assists with the room set up for all resident and staff meetings or functions.

• Moves any necessary furniture within the communal areas to complete set up for resident or staff meetings or functions.
• Places unused furniture in a designated location as noted by the Assistant Director until function breakdown is complete.
• Bring additional tables and chairs in for room set up as requested. Obtains additional furniture from the maintenance storage room.

Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside; exhibits degrees of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

• Always maintain resident confidentiality according to policies and procedures; use discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follow directions and requests as appropriate.

Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development/skills of competency in all activities.

• Participates in in-service projects, or committees as assigned.
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements, as necessary.
• Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participation in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and other regulations applicable to job.

Safety & Security

Complies with Ingleside at Rock Creek established safety rules and practices.

• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
• Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Helps residents, visitors, or employees in an emergency following the proper procedures.

ARISE Values

Uphold our ARISE values-Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence-which guide our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

• Accountability- Takes responsibility for actions, honors commitments, and holds oneself to high standards of conduct.
• Respect- Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and a genuine appreciation for the dignity and diversity of others.
• Innovation- Contributes continuous improvement by embracing the latest ideas, technologies, and ways of working.
• Stewardship- Protects and wisely uses resources entrusted to them for the benefit of the organization and its stakeholders.
• Excellence- Strives to exceed expectations through quality, attention to detail, and commitment to personal and team success.

EEO Statement

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.