Housekeeper - Inpatient Behavioral Health Program - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of relevant experience in the 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 CPR, ProAct or 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

Preferred:

• Experience in a health care setting
• High school graduation or a G. E. D. equivalent

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the 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.

SKILLS

• Good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.