House Assistant Manager

The House Assistant Manager assists the House Manager of Shalom in general everyday tasks. Provides assistance and support to the Wellness Activities Team. Transports Sisters to non-medical destinations such as stores and restaurants. Supports and participates in common teamwork.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

•      Sanitize and clean residential bathroom in dining area

•      Provides planned, preventive and emergency housekeeping services

•      Maintains interior cleanliness of the Shalom Unit by following scheduled work orders (written and oral)

•      Follows the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/         materials.

•      Operates and maintains various cleaning equipment to assure cleanliness and proper functioning

•      Strips beds, wash linens and remake beds when necessary as well as any other laundry tasks,  as needed  

•      Collects and disposes in proper containers both general and recyclable trash as scheduled

•      Thoroughly cleans and disinfects all bathroom surfaces using approved products

•      Attends to odd jobs that need quick attention on daily schedules

•      Moves and lifts light furniture as needed

•      Reports leaks, worn, damaged or broken items by submitting work orders for needed repairs

•      Assist in group activities including exercise and walking programs

•      Assists the Wellness Activities Team with scheduling etc.

•      Assist with keeping a calendar of doctor’s appointments and preparing sisters for the appointments

•      Assists with IT equipment in Shalom Unit- generally the large TV in the dining area

•      Available to drive Sisters to stores, restaurants etc.

•      Attends In-Service Training Sessions

•      Performs other duties as assigned       

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

•      Cleaning chemicals and their proper applications

•      Basic understanding of general household tasks such as operating a washing machine

•      Understanding of basic IT, operating a computer, accessing the internet and operating a smart tv

•      Basic reading, writing and math skills                                                         

 Ability to:

•      Drive and acquire directions

•      Follow a schedule so that daily, weekly, monthly duties are reasonably covered

•    Remember multiple verbal and written instructions given at beginning of a period extending  

      over long periods of time

•      Understand safe and appropriate use of standard cleaning chemicals

•      Use standard appliances and equipment

•      Remember multiple verbal and written instructions given at beginning of a period extending  over long periods of time

•      Stand and walk without restrictions for long periods of time

•      Communicate courteously and effectively in person and on the telephone   

•      Demonstrate good judgment and common sense

•      Respect confidentiality

•      Meet deadlines while dealing with frequent interruptions

•      Tolerate, with good temperament, last minute changes in schedule and duties

•      Be flexible in work performance assignments 

•      Learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Some experience in janitorial or general housekeeping preferred

Basic understanding of IT: operating a computer, accessing the internet, and operating a smart tv 

  EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR FORMAL TRAINING

•         High School Diploma or GED required

•         Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

 •      Exposure to cleaning chemicals requiring the use of protective devices

•      Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach

•      Physically able to climb: including steps, step-ladders and ladders up to six-feet tall

•      Stand for extended periods of time

•      Requires a great deal of walking both indoors and outdoors.

•      Use of sharp instruments and various appliances

•      Exposed to dishwashing detergent and chemicals

•      Alertness and careful attention to maintaining safe environment for self and others

•      May need to lift, push, pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds

•      Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform  the functions. 

EOE