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Floor Care Worker

Job Overview

Performs responsible unskilled and semiskilled floor care, housekeeping, and heavy manual work in the care and cleaning of resident rooms, halls, work areas, offices and other facilities; performs related work as required.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Maintenance Director.

Typical Tasks:

Operates/maintains floor care equipment, including buffer, stripper, scrubbers, etc.;

Dusts, mops, strips, waxes, buffs, and generally maintains floors, elevators, and stairways;

Dusts, vacuums, and cleans rugs;

Hangs/repairs drapery/blinds and curtain hardware including rods, brackets, cords, hangers, etc.;

Repairs/replaces wall coverings as necessary;

Performs minor flooring repairs/tile replacements;

Removes all dirty linen and trash from soiled hopper areas;

Cleans blinds, windows, walls, and furniture;

Performs special cleaning of rooms, disinfects walls, floors, and furnishings;

Cleans nursing stations, halls, lobbies, treatment rooms, recreation areas, lounges, kitchen, dining areas, etc.;

Stocks janitor closets;

Empties and cleans waste and trash containers;

Sets up for special activity programs and in-service programs;

Cleans program area after usage;

Performs and monitors quality assurance standards and protocols;

Performs related tasks as required;

Follows prescribed protocols for maintaining privacy and confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA standards and County Policies;

No access to protected health information;

Follow prescribed protocols for safety and infection control;

Acts as Mandatory Reporter as defined in the Code of Iowa;

Supports and participates in facility Home and Heart Program which recognizes individuality and resident choices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently; thorough knowledge of floor cleaning and maintenance procedures; general knowledge of occupational hazards and safe working practices; ability to operate and maintain heavy, high speed floor cleaning equipment; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to get along with others; ability to read and write.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:

Must submit to a pre-employment physical. Most of the duties for this position are standard procedures that have been established by Sunnycrest Manor and should be carried out as scheduled using good judgment when dealing with unusual conditions or behavior. Good vision is required to read detailed written materials and English language skills to do hands to finger/key and regular charting. Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others. Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance. Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations. Also requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and gripping activities. Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet. Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards. Work is primarily indoors. Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and some outdoor work.

Special Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable building cleaning experience.

Special Requirements:

Ability to use the facility business system and machines including computer system, paging system, telephone system, copy machine, etc.

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer