Date Posted: August 16, 2021

Deadline: October 31, 2021

Organization: Carolina Gardens at Laurens

Location: Laurens

City: Laurens

Job Type: Full Time

Wages/Salary: To be determined - based on experience and knowledge

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Requirements:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Must meet requirements imposed by the licensing authorities. 
  • Working knowledge of rules and regulations for health and safety in maintenance projects. 
  • Must have a wide range of maintenance and management skills. 
  • Knowledge of material costs, budget monitoring and meeting budget goals. 
  • Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job. 
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 
  • Must be of good character; considerate; tolerant of aged and disabled persons. 
  • Must be clean and well groomed. 
  • Must have an acceptable criminal record check 
  • Documented TB screening. 
  • Must have or complete CPR/ 1st Aide within first 60 days of employment. 
  • Must maintain an acceptable attendance record and follow work schedule. 
  • Requires minimal supervision.
  • Self starter 
  • Organizes and utilizes time appropriately 
  • Must be mature in behavior, attitude, speech and action. 
  • Must be pleasant in demeanor and tone of voice. 
  • Must perform unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and display willingness to assist co-workers. 
  • Must abide by established policies and procedures of the community. 
  • Looks for ways to improve the community function. 
  • Must keep work areas neat and clean 
  • Has the ability to spend long periods of time on their feet and to ambulate quickly. 
  • Must be free of non-treated communicable disease. 
  • Must be accurate, dependable, neat and thorough in assigned tasks. 
  • Ability and willingness to learn quickly. 
  • Ability to utilize and apply basic management skills. 
  • Must be willing to work with the elderly population. 
  • Must be capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living 
  • Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state. 
  • Practices good infection control and universal precautions 
  • Ensures that Maintenance programs are developed and implemented in cooperation with appropriate Community departments. 
  • Develops Community specific fire safety, disaster and evacuation procedures in compliance with accepted policy and procedures, as well as federal, state and local regulations. 
  • Conducts monthly fire drills in compliance with regulations. 
  • Develops and follows daily preventive maintenance schedule; performs all Community maintenance as scheduled and required. 
  • Change’s interior and exterior light bulbs; cleans interior and exterior light fixtures; repairs bathroom fixtures, plumbing; repairs drywall and touch-up paint; paints rooms and common areas as needed; removes lint from duct system as needed; cleans behind dryers as needed. 
  • Cleans and waxes kitchen floor quarterly. 
  • Ensures all maintenance projects are completed and supplies are organized. 
  • Maintains list of requested and completed repairs; maintains appropriate records of work and expenditures. 
  • Develop and maintain contracted services for community elevator, HVAC, hot water, landscape, and other community operations in cooperation with the owners. 
  • Complete daily/ weekly/ monthly checklists related to the Maintenance Program. 
  • Purchase supplies for maintenance and assure that budgetary guidelines are being followed. 
  • Walk through the community (including parking area) at start and end of each shift to monitor general condition and tidiness of environment. 
  • Praises and disciplines the housekeeping and laundry team as appropriate. 
  • Order and keep sufficient supplies on hand to perform duties. 
  • Monthly inventory. 
  • Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental condition to the Nursing Supervisor. 
  • Assists with training of new team members. 
  • Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly housekeeping department.
  • Wears name tag at all times. 
  • Has a working walkie on them during their shift. 
  • Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, team members and visitors. 
  • Responsible for responding to door alarms as needed. 
  • Knows and follows Emergency Procedures, Elopement and all other procedures. 
  • Performs all other duties assigned by Administrator. 
  • Must attend and/or complete all assigned training to meet DSS regulations 
  • Responsible for keeping resident information confidential; respecting resident rights; respecting privacy. 
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with an hour for lunch
Contact Name:
Lynn F Mims
Contact Phone Number: 864-984-9844
Application Process:
On the link below, look for position posted in Laurens SC (will show positions in VA, DC, and all over the state of SC

Employer Address:

420 West Farley Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
United States

Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.