Housekeeper

Ascension Recovery Services•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

The housekeeping staff performs general cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of group rooms, residential rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas of the facility. The role is responsible for sustaining a sterile environment at a level compatible with local, state, and federal health codes and regulations. The position works day hours in an indoor, environmentally controlled setting. Weekend availability is required. Physical activities include sitting and standing, repetitive motions, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The role frequently involves lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to work as a team member and independently.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions using common-sense understanding.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Flexibility in relation to department needs.
Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
Ability to follow and complete a daily task list.
Basic knowledge of household cleaning products.
Must have, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a current First Aid and CPR card.
Weekend availability required.

Nice To Haves

Prior cleaning or housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean lobbies, group rooms, staff offices, lounges, restrooms, patient rooms, and the front desk office area, including removing trash.
Use various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
Wipe equipment; clean and polish furniture; vacuum and mop floors.
Clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture as needed.
Wash walls, ceilings, and woodwork as needed.
Wash windows, door panels, and sills.
Empty wastebaskets and transport trash and waste to appropriate outside disposal containers.
Replenish bathroom supplies.
Pick up trash in the parking lot or on facility grounds.
Complete the weekly environmental cleaning task checklist and submit it to the Program Director.
Keep informed of current and proposed regulations related to facility sanitation.
Perform other reasonable duties as required by the Program Director or designee.