Facility Attendant

Westcott Wilcox Elderly Residential Housing Inc; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading residential care facility as a Facility Attendant, where you will ensure the safety and well-being of residents while providing excellent service. This part-time role involves various shifts and responsibilities, including light housekeeping and administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with the elderly population.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the elderly population.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Direct facility activities and programs when on duty.
• Ensure the safety of residents and follow daily work assignments.
• Maintain communication with families and residents.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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The primary purpose of this job position is to provide services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with the established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director, to assure that quality services are provided at all times.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position; however, this list is not exhaustive. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if they are similar, related, or a logical part of the role.

Major Responsibilities

• Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for directing the facility's activities and programs when on duty or appointed as staff in charge.
• Consult with the Director via telephone regarding issues, concerns, and challenges when the Director and/or Lead Facility Attendant are absent.
• Ensure the safety of residents at all times.
• Follow daily work assignments, including: light housekeeping, dietary preparation, stocking, cooking, meal service, administrative duties, recreational programming, light maintenance (e.g., changing light bulbs, batteries in detectors), and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Ensure all employees, residents, visitors, and the public follow established policies and procedures.
• Provide appointment reminders to residents.
• Maintain good communication and relations with families and residents.
• Promote a positive public relations environment that benefits the facility and community.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and educational programs to stay current with changes in the residential care field.
• Complete annual continuing education/training to meet licensing and certification requirements.
• Create a warm, personal, and calm environment throughout the facility.
• Perform assigned housekeeping functions, including cleaning, sanitizing, and polishing fixtures and surfaces, with proper safety precautions.
• Clean floors, carpets, hallways, and stairways, ensuring safety signs are set up prior to cleaning tasks.

Skills

• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience working with the elderly population
• Excellent customer service skills for positive interaction with clients and team members

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• ServSafe Certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire)
• Ability to pass a background check

Join our team as a Facility Attendant, where your skills will contribute to maintaining an efficient environment while delivering outstanding service!

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 7–24 per week

Schedule:

• Various shifts including day, evening, night, overnight, and holiday shifts

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand this is an in-person position in Danielson, CT?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities