PT Evening Crisis Care Center Housekeeping (EOW)

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Birmingham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping position performs day-to-day cleaning throughout the Crisis Care Center, which provides crisis stabilization for people experiencing behavioral health and/or substance use crises. The role supports the center’s operations by maintaining clean, neat, and sanitary client rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical and waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. It includes cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects that come into contact with consumers, promptly preparing rooms and recliners after client discharge, replenishing cleaning supplies, responding to urgent housekeeping issues, and following infection-control and safety procedures. The position may also assist with laundry, perform deep cleans, and complete other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Knowledge of environmental services.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, pay attention to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Trained in or willing to be trained in crisis intervention, specifically Therapeutic Options.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize work scheduling.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, legal, and financial information.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving clients, staff, or others professionally.

Responsibilities

Clean rooms and recliners promptly after client discharge so resources are available for new admissions.
Routinely clean client rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors.
Disinfect and sanitize surfaces and objects that come into contact with consumers.
Perform detailed cleaning of designated areas according to checklists.
Clean, mop, sweep, dust, and disinfect the building, and store equipment at the end of the shift.
Complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor and replenish supplies and report cleaning-supply inventory.
Respond to housekeeping problems, including spills requiring immediate attention for safety and security.
Use appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure and maintain equipment properly.
Report safety hazards to a supervisor.
Transport trash and hazardous waste to the appropriate disposal area.
Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing, standard precautions for cleaning bodily fluids, and isolation precautions.
Observe safety precautions.
Assist with laundry management, including washing, drying, and sorting linen, if needed.
Perform detailed deep cleans when required.
Complete other special projects or duties as assigned.