EVS Aide (Housekeeping) - FT40 (5 days a week included every other weekend )

About the Role

As an employee of Maryland Masonic Homes, this position is committed to working in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Principles of the Maryland Masonic Homes. Additionally, this position is dedicated to providing “Meaningful Living” for its residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment by following infection control procedures.
• Clean resident’s rooms, apartments, bathrooms, employee areas, offices, etc.
• Sweep, mop, wipe down all countertops, and sanitize using the proper chemicals in all assigned areas, including resident’s rooms, bathrooms, offices, and public areas.
• Keep utility storage rooms in good order by arranging supplies neatly and sweeping and mopping the floor.
• Care for cleaning equipment to ensure it is clean and functional.
• Perform work in the laundry room if assigned.
• Participate in in-service training, follow the Fire Plan, and abide by the Patient’s Bill of Rights and the Maryland Masonic Homes’ policies and procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to meet the standards of the MMH STARS Customer Service Program.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Slip-resistant shoes are required.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Duties require bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting daily.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.