Housekeeper

Acadia Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Louisiana Alexandria is seeking a housekeeping associate to maintain a clean and healthy patient care environment within our facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms and surfaces, disinfecting equipment, stocking supplies, and assisting with meeting room setups. Must follow infection control measures and wear appropriate PPE. A high school diploma is preferred and CPR/First Aid certifications may be required depending on location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping in a clinical or healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks to maintain a clean facility.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment using appropriate germicides.
• Clean kitchens, move and arrange furniture, and prepare rooms for meetings.
• Launder soiled linens and stock supplies as needed.
• Follow infection control measures and store equipment properly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Purpose Statement

Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

Essential Functions

• Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
• Perform other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors as needed.
• Launder soiled linens as directed.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use.
• Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions.
• Responsible for stocking of supplies as needed
• Follow all infection control measures.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.