Housekeeper - Mental Health 103

Telecare Corporation

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing tasks that involve cleaning and servicing the building areas of the facility. This role maintains the facility in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition through a variety of housekeeping duties.

Requirements

One (1) year of relevant experience in the hotel, motel, health care or a similar work environment is required.
Ability to read, write and speak English in order to follow written and verbal directions.
Good communication skills.
Desire to work with mentally impaired adults are crucial.
Applicant must be finger printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
High school graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.
Thoroughly and consistently performs cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing, stripping, washing, and shampooing floor surfaces.
Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephone areas, and vents.
Scours, polishes, and sanitizes sinks, counters, stainless steel surfaces, and waste receptacles.
Empties waste receptacles, cleans solid waste containers, and transports medical waste to outside storeroom.
Washes windows and walls, which may involve removing draperies and rugs.
Washes mops, rags, and linen.
Gathers and returns needed cleaning supplies and equipment to support rooms.
Distributes clean laundry from the clean linen closet to nursing staff.
Collects dirty laundry from nursing areas and moves it to the loading area for pickup.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Reports defective equipment or needed repairs to supervisor.
Executes facility Fire, Disaster, and Safety procedures.
Assists with the management of assaultive behavior upon request by clinical staff.
Reports fire and accident hazards to supervisor.
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Has knowledge of and implements contamination and infection control procedures.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Attends all assigned in-service education programs.
Requests additional training in areas where self-improvement is desired.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.