Housekeeper - On-Call - Mental Health 107

Telecare Corp.•Paramount, CA

38d•$21

About The Position

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. As a part of the Telecare Family, La Paz is a 148 bed Gero-Psychiatric center which serves adults 55 and older. Shifts Available: Various Shifts; Days vary as needed Expected starting wage is $21. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. POSITION SUMMARY The Housekeeper cleans and services the building areas of the facility and performs a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain the facility in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition.

Requirements

One (1) year of relevant experience in hotel, motel, health care, or a similar work environment
Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to follow written and verbal directions
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting
High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalent
Good communication skills and a desire to work with adults with mental illness

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures
Thoroughly and consistently performs the following cleaning tasks:
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, washes, and shampoos 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 and cleans solid waste containers and transports medical waste to outside storeroom, as directed
Washes windows and walls, which may involve removing draperies and rugs, as directed
Washes mops, rags, and linen, as directed
Gathers and returns needed cleaning supplies and equipment daily to support rooms, as directed
Distributes the clean laundry, from the clean linen closet to the nursing staff, as directed
Collects dirty laundry from the nursing areas and moves it to the loading area for pickup as directed
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies
Reports defective equipment or needed repairs to supervisor
Executes, as required, the facility Fire, Disaster, and Safety procedures
Assists with the management of assaultive behavior upon request by the clinical staff
Reports fire and accident hazards to supervisor
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.