Housekeeper

Job Description

As our Housekeeper, you will have the opportunity to provide a peaceful and tidy environment which directly affects our patients' ability to get better. Moreover, you will be a part of the PaRC's multifaceted treatment team. Your attention to detail and diligence in your work directly influences the industry-leading level of care we are able to provide to our patients.

The mission of PaRC is to lead persons adversely affected by alcohol and substance abuse and their families onto a path of hope, health, healing, and recovery. Our vision is to remain leaders in addiction recovery services by providing exceptional and innovative treatment as well as the tools and support needed for individuals and families to build lasting recovery one life at a time

• Conducts and maintains the laundryfor the bedding materials and bathing towels.
• Inspect and report all safety hazards and infection control issues to the supervisor.
• Change client linens as required.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitization.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with the nursing department when performing routine cleaning assignments inpatient living and/or recreational areas.
• Check exit doors regularly to ensure access is free and blockage is removed.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
• Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors in a clean, neat,and sanitary manner.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedures.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

• 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, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal 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 patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• 8th-grade education, High School graduate, or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of similar experience in a residential facility.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/