Porter (Floor Tech)

Adviniacare Providence; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adviniacare Providence is seeking a Floor Tech to maintain cleanliness of the facility and ensure optimal operation of housekeeping equipment. The role emphasizes infection control and resident safety, with duties including vacuums, cords, and storage of chemicals.

Full time position with every other weekend. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent and the ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assures that resident areas are clean, orderly, and safe at all times.
• Monitors buffer and vacuum cords for resident safety.
• Monitors needed repair to facility equipment.
• Follows directions of Environmental Service Supervisor and facility Plant Manager in all duties and responsibilities.
• Assumes the responsibility for infection control within the facility at all times.
• Assumes the sanitation and cleanliness of housekeeping equipment at all times.
• Assures that housekeeping chemicals are labeled correctly.
• Assures that housekeeping chemicals are stored properly within designated areas.
• Assumes the environmental safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
• Assumes the environmental safety with proper body mechanics for lifting and heavy equipment.

Skills

Follow directions

Minimal supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full time, every other weekend.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Floor Tech assumes the responsibility for the cleanliness of the physical plant and facility environment. She/he is responsible for the optimal functioning of all facility housekeeping equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assures that resident areas are clean, orderly, and safe at all times.


• Monitors buffer and vacuum cords for resident safety.


• Monitors needed repair to facility equipment.


• Follows directions of Environmental Service Supervisor and facility Plant Manager in all duties and responsibilities.


• Assumes the responsibility for infection control within the facility at all times.


• Assumes the responsibility for the prevention of the spread of infection to self and others.


• Assumes the sanitation and cleanliness of housekeeping equipment at all times.


• Assures the sanitation, cleanliness and organization of equipment storage areas and janitor closets at all times.


• Assures that housekeeping chemicals are labeled correctly.


• Assures that housekeeping chemicals are stored properly within designated areas.


• Assumes the responsibility for the environmental safety of residents, visitors, and staff i.e. equipment, cords, wet floor signs.


• Assumes the responsibility for the environmental safety with proper body mechanics procedures to be used in lifting and usage of heavy equipment.


• Monitors housekeeping equipment repair.


• Notifies supervisor immediately of any equipment failure.


• Monitors condition of equipment cords i.e. buffers, vacuums, etc.


• Assures that hallways and entrance are clear of debris at all times.


• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.


• Ability to follow directions.


• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing (vacuuming), pulling, carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds.


• Requires wearing a backpack vacuum.