Housekeeper II - Full-Time

Valley Hope•Grapevine, TX

8d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

HOUSEKEEPER II: Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Grapevine Valley Hope has an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper II to join our dedicated and passionate team! Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope of Grapevine, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future. Valley Hope of Grapevine, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, provides healing residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

Requirements

One (6) Months prior experience as a housekeeper in a hospital, hotel or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Maintains all assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Performs cleaning/sanitizing tasks as outlined on the shift/daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules, which may include wash, dust, polish, vacuum, sweep and mop all areas of the facility.
Cleans and sanitizes sinks, tubs, showers and toilets according to prescribed sanitary standards.
Polishes fittings and fixtures as directed.
Cleans mirrors and windows as directed.
Empties and cleans trash receptacles as directed.
Cleans and sanitizes office and common areas including patient rooms, public and private restrooms, nursing areas and patient laundry areas as directed.
Performs/assists with cleanup of bodily spills according to organizational guidelines using Universal/Standard Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment.
Disposes of hazardous materials according to organizational protocol.
Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all flooring according to facility cleaning schedules, which may include tiled, carpeted, polished concrete, wood and other flooring types.
Cleans and sanitizes linens according to organizational protocol as directed by supervisor.
Maintains a separation of dirty and clean linens within the laundry/storage area.
Distributes clean linens and paper goods according to facility schedule.
Restocks cleaning and paper supplies according to organizational guidelines.
Follows safety guidelines when using cleaning chemicals, appliances, and other commercial housekeeping equipment.
Removes trash, boxes or other soiled materials to appropriate containers in a timeframe that ensures patient/visitor and staff safety and infection control in addition to following regulatory guidelines.
Inspects housekeeping equipment to ensure safety prior to use.
Uses housekeeping equipment according to manufacturer and facility direction.
Promptly notifies supervisor and/or maintenance of any concerns.
Maintains clean laundry, housekeeping and storage rooms that are free from fire and other hazards.
Observes and reports any maintenance issues according to supervisor guideline.
Adheres to health and safety regulations pertinent to facility, organization, state or other regulatory bodies to promote and increase infection control.
Creates the schedule for the housekeeping department staff to ensure staff scheduling meets the needs of the organization as assigned by supervisor.
Trains housekeepers and/or patients to ensure they are successfully able to follow cleaning, sanitizing and infection control on a routine basis.
Prepares orders for all department cleaning chemicals, equipment and linens.
Identify ways to keep department costs down and report to supervisor
Participates in any department or facility inspections as directed by supervisor to include leadership, local, state or other regulatory bodies.
Corrects deficiencies within requested time frame.
Communicates with management to maintain the level of cleanliness and that infections control standards are being met.
Provides input for department personnel performance reviews as assigned by supervisor.
Adheres to Valley Hope’s philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies.
Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.