Floor Care Specialist

Education / Qualification

Ability to read and write English. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instruction.

Essential Functions

• Works under the direction of the Housekeeping Team Leader and Environmental Services Director.
• Cleans and services the resident rooms, common spaces, work areas and any other assigned building areas.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed for floor care preparation.
• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain the Jewish Home in a sanitary, attractive and orderly condition.
• Spot cleaning carpet, carpet extraction, VCT scrubbing, stripping and waxing of all flooring.
• Dust horizontal surfaces that collect dust.
• Empty waste baskets, remove trash and clean baskets inside and out.
• Damp wipes clean all furniture.
• Clean all metal and porcelain fixtures in bathroom.
• Dry mop, wet mop and disinfect all floors in assigned areas.
• Clean fecal and urine-stained flooring as needed.
• Perform special project work as assigned.
• Spot clean carpets when assigned and assist in cleaning of any emergency spills observed or upon request.
• Maintains their assigned equipment and advises the Team Leader or Director when repairs are needed.
• Observe and report any deficiencies of equipment, furniture or fixtures to the Team Leader.
• In case of community disaster, assist the Nursing personnel in making up extra beds and any other duties assigned.
• Use equipment and chemicals only for their intended purposes to prevent damage and maintain compliance.
• Store tools and chemicals properly to help prevent injury to self, residents, visitors, and staff.
• Exercise good judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
• Follows all prescribe OSHA safety regulations relating to this position.

Experience

Previous health care experience with cleaning and floor care experience preferred.