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Evergreen Assisted Living Facility
Facilities Attendant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.
$30,238 / year median in Georgia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job purpose Under supervision, cleans, polishes, and sanitizes gathering and public spaces including lobbies, halls, stairwells, railings, activities rooms, dining rooms, elevators, etc. to present the community in a positive and impressive manner for residents and guests. Cleans residents' apartments on a weekly basis or as needed. In addition, interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions as requested. Duties and responsibilities Cleans floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. Properly sets up appropriate caution and safety signs to ensure safety of residents and visitors and ensures their removal as appropriate. Cleans carpets including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting. Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions. Handles hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensures accurate labeling. Cleans public restrooms including washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures. Ensures that water marks are removed from fixtures. Visits assigned residences to perform apartment/room cleaning of bathroom to include but not limited to fixtures, floors, window seals and under the residents' bed. Wipes surfaces in kitchen and ensures that appliances are clean. Vacuums and feather dusts surfaces in apartment. Avoids disturbing residents' belongings and respects privacy. Removes linens from bed and returns to resident for cleaning. Makes beds with clean linens according to residents' preferences. Logs cleaning activities as required by procedures. Organize resident closet and belongings Interacts with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention. Communicates concerns with residents' health to management as appropriate. Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed. Responds appropriately to resident emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal and external parties, according to established protocol. May also assist with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.). Wash and fold resident and facility laundry Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Walking Sitting Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage. Use hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents Ability to read, write and Speak in English Exposure to latex Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment