Housekeeper - 2nd Shift

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•New Bedford, MA

69d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. With programs across Southeastern Massachusetts, High Point offers a comprehensive continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. The agency also supports survivors of abuse and violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point operates on the belief that every individual possesses inherent goodness, worth, and dignity, aiming to empower individuals and families to achieve personal change and enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

Ability to lift 40 lbs
Strict adherence to patient confidentiality, boundaries and ethics
Knowledge of chemical handling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Knowledge of OSHA safety precautions
Knowledge of Infection Control Standards – Hand Washing, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Blood spill kits, etc.
General knowledge of proper cleaning procedures, disinfecting, etc.
Utilize standard precautions at all times
Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right

Responsibilities

Ensures patient rooms, bathrooms, community areas, staff offices, group rooms, nursing stations, corridors, stairwells, etc., are clean, properly disinfected, sanitized, and free of odor at all times.
Wet mops daily or as needed.
Buff floors, strip, seal and refinish floors as requested (HPH only).
Attend to spills immediately.
Empty trash and clean containers.
Clean floor edges and corners to prevent build-up.
Clean windows, windowsills and other furnishings.
Replaces soiled linen, as needed, in patient rooms.
Handles all Bio-Hazard.
Coordinates with MHS/RS staff to maintain accurate linen and scrubs inventory.
Attend all unit, facility meeting and case conferences as directed by Supervisor.
Attend mandatory training.
Other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor, Hospital Administrator, Program Director, Area Director and/or Vice President.