Housekeeper

AMERICAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.

DEPARTMENT – FACILITIES – RESIDENTIAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Housekeeper/Laundry

Status: Full-time/Hourly

Position Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Date Assuming Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

To maintain a clean, sanitary, and healthy environment for all ABHS staff and consumers. To supervise and assist ABHS clients in completion of their housejobs. To assure completion of and participate in all custodial activities, whether those activities have been assigned to clients or not. Complete scheduled

laundry services. Maintain overall cleanliness and health of the facility. Maintain Dept. of Health records as needed. Oversee client, volunteer, and assigned staff as necessary.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Experience in the areas of institutional janitorial/laundry services. Experience in the area of institutional laundering. Must be flexible and able to follow instructions. Must be physically able to endure physical labor. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds, reach above and below shoulder height, and must

be able to push, pull and bend. Must be able to read and follow instructions. Must be familiar with the use and risks of using janitorial and laundry products. Must be able to work independently or with minimal oversight.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit, stand, lift, and walk. Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and walk. Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to use hands to fingers.

Work Environment:

Moderate noise (inpatient residential treatment facility, light to moderate traffic).

ESENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assess need and order housekeeping and janitorial supplies as needed.

2. Maintain overall cleanliness and identify repair needs of the treatment service buildings and grounds, when requested.

3. Keep maintenance department informed of any repair needs on a daily basis.

4. Perform light maintenance when able; i.e., changing light bulbs, etc.

5. Establish and maintain a work schedule for housekeeping duties and laundry duties in each building assigned, to be approved by your supervisor.

6. Conduct regular reviews of new work needing to be done, and schedule completion of those tasks.

7. Maintain cleanliness of all floors, walls, windows, carpets, etc., and any other surfaces on a continuous basis.

8. To wash sinks, toilets, refrigerators, beds and mattresses.

9. Assure all rooms are cleaned and swept daily.

10. Assure all rooms are mopped weekly.

11. Assure all rooms are dusted, the walls cleaned, and floors stripped and waxed monthly.

12. To clean up any mess or soiled area when encountered, whether scheduled or not.

13. To perform Laundry activities in both buildings on a daily basis.

14. Work shifts as assigned.

15. Assess need for custodial improvements and projects as well as planning such projects under the direction of your supervisor.

16. Advise Supervisor of any possible improvements or areas of improvement needed with client’s health and welfare in mind as well as building upkeep.

17. To implement the efficient and professional delivery of all custodial activities.

18. To perform assignments in a professional and caring manner.

19. Must be able to take written and/or verbal orders and perform other duties as assigned.

20. Provide support and assistance, if qualified, whenever needed to assure quality services for ABHS consumers.

21. To assure all assignments are performed in a professional and caring manner.

22. Responds to the directives of the supervisor and management staff in a professional and cooperative manner.

23. Assures that all ABHS’ clients’ needs are met with dignity and respect and in a timely manner.

24. Makes decisions based on the welfare of the client, the success of the team, and the quality and integrity of the program.

25. Understands and facilitates federal confidentiality laws, 42 CFR, and protects client confidentiality/anonymity, and assures no information is shared without proper authorization.

26. Ensures compliance to contractual obligations, ABHS policies, and State statues (WACs).

27. Must be able to operate independently. Oversee assigned personnel, be it cliental, volunteer, or assigned staff as necessary. 

ABHS Benefits:

· Employees and their families can enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee/Spouse Life, Employee/Spouse AD&D Child Life/AD&D.

· 85% of employees monthly medical premiums covered by ABHS.

· Cost of living adjustments effective July 1st, every year after 1^st year of employment.

· Longevity Bonus payable on your anniversary date.

· Employee referral program.

· 401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year. Employees can enroll as early as the 1st of the month after 2 months in a ROTH IRA or 401(k) plan.

· Student Loan Reimbursement up to $75,000 for the following professions:

- Licensed clinical psychologist

- Licensed mental health counselor

- Licensed practical nurse

- Nurse practitioner

- Registered nurse

- Substance use disorder professionals

· Vacation & Sick pay buyback.

· 100% licensure reimbursement for all required licenses for employees designated position.

· Employee Assistance Program free to all employees.

· Apprenticeship Program.

· Shared leave program.

· 11 paid holidays.

· 1 Personal Day.

· 2 weeks paid new employee orientation training.

· Employees begin earning vacation leave based on hours worked, immediately upon hire, and percentages of hours increase with longevity.

· Employees receive 1.5 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked from date of hire, eligible to use after 90th day of employment.

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