Housekeeper - PRN

UHS • Portsmouth, VA

126d

About The Position

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7- 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Requirements

• Must possess knowledge of and ability to use cleaning equipment and compounds.
• Ability to operate all cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• High school graduate, GED or equivalent experience.
• One or more year’s housekeeping experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field preferred; minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Two years of experience working in residential facility preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Handle with Care, CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility in a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive condition to provide a suitable environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Polices grounds to remove trash and debris from landscape, parking lots and walkways.
• Collects and disposes of trash two (2) times each day.
• Sweeps, mops, wet washes and vacuums floors.
• Strips and polishes floors.
• Washes waste baskets and refuse containers.
• Washes walls, ceilings and windows.
• Cleans high places.
• Replaces disposables.
• Washes sinks and plumbing fixtures.
• Cleans carpeting.
• Maintains cleanliness of fire stairwells and landings ensuring they are free from all debris.
• Maintains cleanliness of elevator surfaces.
• Assists with emergency sanitation.
• Moves heavy furniture.
• Sets up conference and meeting rooms.
• Maintains supply closets.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Leaves residents' areas clean of debris and tools.
• Prepare beds for new admits.
• Cleans windows.
• Cleans up spills.
• Set up for special functions in meeting and conference rooms.
• Disinfect every resident room every day.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees