Housekeeping Attendant Long-Term Care Facility

Full Time - FT

462 Grider Street

Service/Skilled & Trade

Day Shift

Hourly Range: $17.12-$22.08

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing a variety of cleaning duties at the Skilled Nursing Facility of the Erie County Medical Center Corporation.

The incumbent performs a variety of cleaning and sanitary duties in assigned offices and general areas of the building. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking supervisory employee. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Vacuums, sweeps, mops and buffs corridors, stairs, stairwells, walls, furniture and equipment;

Uses extension pole, ladder and scaffolds while cleaning walls, washing light fixtures, changing drapes or other activities;

Shampoos and changes rugs when necessary;

Cleans resident rooms when assigned requiring a high degree of cleanliness to minimize possible spread of infection;

Gathers and disposes refuse as directed;

Cleans public and resident-use bathrooms, scouring sinks, wet mopping floors, disinfecting toilet bowl, wiping down all surfaces and replenishing necessary supplies;

Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks;

Maintains supply rooms for housekeeping throughout the building;

Uses a variety of manual and mechanical equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances; ability to understand and follow verbal and simple written instructions; ability to communicate in a cheerful and tactful manner; dependability; thoroughness; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are no education or experience requirements. Applicants must be able to perform light to moderately heavy physical labor and read and understand the English language.