Job Description

Posting number: 2603599

Department: BV Environmental Services

Job classification: Life Enrichment Support Specialist (BV)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Custodial

Under direct supervision of the Facility and Operations Manager, the Life Enrichment Support Specialist is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly environment throughout Brewster Village, a 204 bed skilled nursing facility operated by Outagamie County. This position provides a clean, safe and sanitary environment by cleaning villager rooms, bathing suites, offices, halls, and other areas that are assigned. Hours are Monday thru Sunday, on rotation including some weekends.

The earliest start date for this position will be Monday, October 5th, 2026.

Full time and Part time opportunities available Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with an every other weekend and alternate holiday rotation required.

Examples of duties

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Ability to see person-directed care as an important component in providing villagers with a sense of health and wellbeing. Collaborates with household members to create and maintain an atmosphere that implements villager choice.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care, investigates and reports all incidents and accidents, and observes the team for safe work habits.
• Maintains condition of villagers room and household common areas by cleaning and disinfecting furniture, emptying wastebaskets, vacuuming floors, dusting, completing deep cleans, mopping floors, carpet cleaning and sanitizing.
• Keeps the household clean and free from odors, accumulations of dirt, dust, rubbish, and safety hazards per State and Federal requirements.
• Attends and participates in household meetings, huddles, educational in-services, and other meetings as it applies to the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in long-term care preferred
• Job-related experience, such as custodial experience
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre Employment Examination (POPE).

Supplemental information

• Ability to effectively communicate using English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to comply with safety regulations, follow the Safety Data Sheets and practice safety procedures
• Knowledge and competency of computers and ability to complete assignments according to designated time frames.
• Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions, budget time and work to efficiently complete tasks
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility in work hours.
• Ability to establish positive professional rapport with villagers, families, co-workers and the general public.

Essential Physical Demands

1. Stand/Walk
2. Sit
3. Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
4. Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. frequently
5. Push/Pull
6. Stair climbing
7. Climbing stepladder
8. Balancing
9. Stooping
10. Kneeling
11. Repeated bending
12. Reaching: high/low level
13. Finger movement-repetitive
14. Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
15. Both hands required
16. Both legs required
17. Ability to communicate verbally