Housekeeping (Full Time) - Behavioral Health 115

Main Template•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper/Laundry Worker provides cleaning and laundry service for the facility building areas. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older.

Requirements

One (year) of related experience in a motel, hotel or health care setting is required.
High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent is also required.
Necessary skills include the knowledge of tools and equipment used in housekeeping and laundry tasks.
The ability to read, write and speak English is crucial, as is the willingness to work with mentally impaired adults.
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 health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, shampoos, and cleans floor surfaces on a daily basis, as directed.
Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephone areas, and vents.
Cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, dayrooms, nursing stations, offices, all utility rooms on a daily basis.
Polishes and sanitizes sinks, counters, stainless steel surfaces and waste receptacles.
Empties waste receptacles and cleans solid waste containers.
Washes mops, rags and linen as necessary.
Washes windows and walls, which may involve removing draperies and rugs.
Moves and arranges furniture as needed to complete the above tasks.
Distributes laundry from the clean linen closet to the nursing staff.
Collects soiled laundry containers from nursing areas.
Demonstrates knowledge of and employs the principals of the contamination and infection control procedures in all tasks.
Participates in the containment of assaultive behavior by residents upon request of the clinical staff.
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/residents, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.