Operations Assistant Job at Rest Haven Health and Rehabilitation
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of the Plant Operations (Maintenance) Assistant position is to maintain the building, grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Functions:
Education:
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The primary purpose of the Plant Operations (Maintenance) Assistant position is to maintain the building, grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Functions:
- Ensure that plant operations schedules are followed as assigned.
- Coordinate daily services with other facility departments when performing routine assignments.
- Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor immediately and on the shift in which they occur.
- Assist in maintaining plant operations compliance notebooks.
- Police grounds for trash/debris.
- Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc.
- Maintain lawn care equipment.
- Maintain exterior/interior door locks.
- Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens.
- Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.
- Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
- Clean/change air filters.
- Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.
- Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
- Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
- Complete life safety code assignments.
- Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.
- Complete safety audits as assigned.
- Maintain handicapped bars in baths.
- Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs.
- Repair/replace light fixtures.
- Test and record water temperatures.
- Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms.
- Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.
- Perform minor equipment repair.
- Perform carpentry duties, operate saws, hand tools, etc.
- Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile.
- Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall.
- Wash, strip, wax and buff floors.
- Gather and dispose of refuse.
- Repair resident room and office furniture.
- Maintain toilets and supplies.
- Maintain/repair wheelchairs, Geri chairs, walkers, beds.
- Conduct minor roof repair.
- Assist in moving furniture, supplies, equipment, etc. as directed.
- Assist with department studies and projects as requested.
- Attend in-service education classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled.
- Attend annual OSHA and CDC in service training for HazCom, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standards.
- Think about safety and work safely at all times.
- Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
- Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when performing plant operations services.
- Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
- Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, i.e., grease/oil spills, excess supplies, loose tools, equipment, etc. to assure that safety regulations are followed at all times.
- Refer to MSDSs when necessary.
- Follow policy on the use of labels and MSDS requirements.
- Report all unsafe/hazardous condition, defective equipment, etc. to your supervisor.
- Be sure that work/assignment areas are clean and safe and all equipment and tools are properly stored before leaving for breaks or at the end of the day.
- Ensure that all infection control and universal precautions practices are used when performing duties.
- Participate in appropriate in service training prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids or hazardous chemicals.
- Use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious materials.
- Follow established hand washing procedures.
- Dispose of refuse daily according to established sanitation procedures.
- Follow established policies on the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
- Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services.
- Ensure necessary supplies have been replenished in work areas.
- Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
- Ensure that the facility equipment is maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
- Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
- Knock before entering a resident’s room.
- Ensure that the resident’s personal and property rights are maintained by assigned personnel.
- Inform residents when moving personal possessions.
- Works in all areas of the facility and grounds.
- Moves intermittently during work hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule duties accordingly.
- Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances.
- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
- Communicates with plant operations personnel, nursing personnel and other department personnel.
- Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
- Works on weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Is subject to callback during emergency conditions.
- May be required to work on a shift other than the one for which originally hired.
- Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for department services.
- May be required to work in cramped spaces and in adverse weather conditions.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units.
- General construction experience preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
- Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- 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.
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