Support Services Associate

About the role

Follows instructions and works as part of a team to support the daily operations of a Loretto site. Duties may include either housekeeping and/or dining services tasks. Provides the highest degree of service in the dining and cleaning functions. Maintains assigned areas in a clean and sanitary fashion as directed by a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility and the environment in a clean, safe and orderly manner for resident comfort and convenience.
• Cleans furnishings, fixtures, windows, mirrors, appliances (refrigerators, cabinets, stoves, etc.) and heating/cooling units in resident apartments, living/recreational areas, offices, bathrooms and entrance/exit areas.
• Cleans floors and carpets by vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
• May organize closets and drawers.
• Makes beds and straightens residents' apartments, as needed.
• Handles clean and dirty linen appropriately.
• Sets up “CAUTION” or safety signs properly prior to performing such duties.
• Uses proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions and stores per policy.
• Disposes of waste/trash (recyclables, regulated medical and regular) into proper containers. Relines containers as appropriate with plastic liners.
• Ensures the dining area and kitchen are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Loads soiled dishes, trays and other ware into wash machine. Removes after proper cleaning; inspects and stores in designated location(s).
• Maintains assigned areas according to schedule.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness.
• Discards old food per policy/procedure.
• Cleans microwave and other equipment or appliances after use.
• Stores cleaned items in proper areas.
• Delivers room service