Housekeeper (Part Time) - Mental Health 103

Main Template•San Leandro, CA

About The Position

Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 96-bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center serving adults ages 18–65. The Housekeeper cleans and services facility areas and performs other housekeeping duties to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and attractive environment. This is a part-time AM position with shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The expected starting wage is $23.00. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges; the assigned range depends on the geographic location where the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The Housekeeper follows facility policies and procedures, safety and infection-control practices, and directions from supervisors and nursing staff. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at management’s discretion. The position requires fingerprinting, a declaration under penalty of perjury concerning criminal convictions other than minor traffic offenses, and clearance from the Department of Justice.

Requirements

At least one year of relevant experience in a hotel, motel, health care, or similar work environment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow written and verbal directions.
Good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and proper use of housekeeping equipment and supplies.
Must be fingerprinted, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime other than minor traffic offenses, and receive Department of Justice clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
High school graduation or a GED equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with clients, the public, and staff.
Perform assigned work correctly and according to policies and procedures.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, strip, wash, and shampoo floor surfaces.
Clean and dust furniture, closets, telephone areas, and vents.
Scour, polish, and sanitize sinks, counters, stainless steel surfaces, and waste receptacles.
Empty waste receptacles, clean solid-waste containers, and transport medical waste to the outside storeroom as directed.
Wash windows and walls, including removing draperies and rugs when directed.
Wash mops, rags, and linen as directed.
Gather and return cleaning supplies and equipment to support rooms daily as directed.
Distribute clean laundry from the clean linen closet to nursing staff as directed.
Collect dirty laundry from nursing areas and move it to the loading area for pickup as directed.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Use equipment and supplies properly, and report defective equipment or needed repairs to a supervisor.
Follow facility fire, disaster, and safety procedures; report fire and accident hazards to a supervisor.
Assist with the management of assaultive behavior when requested by clinical staff.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and promote group morale.
Focus on assigned tasks and seek and implement improvements as appropriate.
Follow the safety program, contamination and infection-control procedures, and universal precautions.
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.
Complete assignments and follow through within expected deadlines; comply with attendance policies.
Attend assigned in-service education programs, request additional training when desired, and dress appropriately and professionally.