Floor Tech - Housekeeping

 All Your Needs. All Our Hearts.

Westmoreland located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee is the second largest facility of its kind in the city. This healthcare center offers care for our residents and patients who rely on us for life enrichment and quality of care.

We offer an array of employment opportunities for all types of professional interests. We offer competitive wages and benefits, tuition assistance and professional advancement programs.

The Healthcare Center offers Respite Care, continuing Long-term Care, Memory Care, and Rehabilitation. Westmoreland has been a valuable part of the community for the past 40 years.

Shifts: 7a-7p OR 1p-9p

Days:  Rotating schedule (Week 1 = M / T / S / S & Week 2 = W / Th / F) – flexible except every other weekend

Weekends: every other weekend

Compensation: $26,000-$31,200 annually full time, $12.50-$15.00 per hour

Location: 5837 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville TN 37919

Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed.

• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.

• Perform routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

• Attend departmental and staff meetings.

Staff Development

• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs.

• Follow established safety policies and procedures.

• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies.

• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.

• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning.

• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.

• Follow established handwashing procedures.

• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

• Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.

Education

Prefer an 8th grade education at a minimum. We are also willing to teach and train.

Experience

None required. On-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or medical facility is preferred 

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, tuition assistance, and professional advancement programs. At Westmoreland, we believe in investing in great leaders, providing the necessary tools and support to ensure success.

C ourage and Commitment to Exceed Expectations

O ptimistic about our Future

M otivate Yourself and Others

P atient Hearts Giving Passionate Care

A chieve Success with Integrity

S ervant Leadership, Valued Employees

S trength Through Perseverance

I nspired Excellence

O neness with Teamwork

N urture with Loving Kindness

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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