Maintenance Assistant (Ridgeview)
Full Time
Jasper, AL 35504
Posted
Job description
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
RIDGEVIEW/RIDGEWOOD HEALTH SERVICES
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance
Ridgeview and Ridgewood Health Services (Kelley Health Holdings, Inc.) are 148 and 98 bed facilities respectively, which offer both short and long-term care for our residents. Support services are tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents and strive to improve the quality of life of each resident.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintains the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.
- Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
- Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
- Cleans windows and screens as directed.
- Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.
- Service heating and cooling units/systems, as well as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.
- Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
- Ensure that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed as requested.
- Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored.
- Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
- Coordinate daily maintenance assignments with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
- Follow established safety policies and procedures including fire, mechanical, lifting, etc. when performing maintenance functions.
- Follow established policies and procedures governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
- Maintain general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
- Keeps work area free of hazardous conditions, i.e., grease/oil spills, excess supplies, equipment, etc., to assure that all safety rules/regulations are followed at all times.
- Ensure that work assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored when leaving the area.
- Participates in continuing education, relevant to Job Description and LTC, to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.
- Follows code of ethics in procurement, handling of confidential information and personal conduct. Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information included protected health care information.
- Supports the continuous quality assurance / performance improvement initiatives of the department by providing constructive ideas and solutions to identified problems and challenges.
- Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
- Carry out QAPI role as assigned.
- Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude) including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB
Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school grade education or its equivalent.
Experience:
None required but maintenance experience preferred. On-the-job training provided.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance areas; must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipment.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
- Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
- Must have the ability to follow written and oral instruction.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum of 50 feet.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the you will be regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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