Maintenance Assistant - Advanced Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of Garland

Job Purpose:

To ensure the building(s), equipment and utilities are maintained in good working order and facility

grounds are properly maintained in accordance with facility policies.

Essential job Duties and Responsibilities:

Unit Supervision:

Supervise other staff in the day-to-day facility operations of assigned areas. Make job assignments and set priorities. Orientate new staff and participate in recruitment and selection. Communicate policies, assist and coach as needed. Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, evaluate performance, and discipline as needed. Maintain records, manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities.

Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners, hazardous materials or objects; ensure Standard precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment. Assist others as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibility as the department’s budgeted hours and work load require.

Maintenance Function:

Perform repairs and supervise the day-to-day repair, improvement and preventive maintenance of the building, equipment, lawn and grounds; arrange for the outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to procedures; and may perform and supervise floor care.

Equipment:

Care, storage and safekeeping of facility maintenance equipment. Budget recommendations for new equipment.

Documentation:

Record and report information in TELS system, maintain records of required fire drills, ensure fire extinguishers are not expired, if applicable maintain records of inspections of all facility equipment.

Other Job Functions:

Resident Rights Function:

Understand, comply with and promote all rules regarding residents’ rights.

Staff Development:

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical device):

Works in a climate-controlled and well-lighted environment.. Works in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in handwashing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated. Is subject to interruptions, noise, and odors daily

Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to communicate with residents and employees, ability to understand and follow training, ability to instruct staff in service education, and the ability to remain calm under stress.

Qualifications:

Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Must be able to relate positively and favorable to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates.

Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Related experience preferred.

Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

“At Will” Statement:

This job description provides guidelines only and none of its provisions are contractual in nature. The Job Description does not guarantee employment for any specific period of time or any specific terms or benefits of employment. All employment with the Company is “at will,” meaning that you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause. No member of the Company’s management staff has the authority to make oral or written promises of employment that are inconsistent with the policy of at-will employment. The at-will nature of employment may only be modified through a written employment agreement signed by the head of

the Company’s governing body and the team member.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):

Our Facility is committed to protecting the privacy, security and integrity of individually identifiable health information received from or on behalf of our employees. The Facility adheres to the highest standards of integrity in the performance of its business and is prepared to maintain compliance with HIPPA and other regulatory requirements by adopting and adjusting policies and processes as

necessary. All employees are required to adhere to all HIPPA regulations