Housekeeper

Acadia Healthcare; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a diligent Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe patient care environment within a healthcare facility. Responsibilities include general cleaning, disinfection, linen handling, and preparation of rooms for meetings and events.

The role requires attention to infection control and adherence to safety procedures, with preferred experience in healthcare housekeeping and a valid driver’s license where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Valid driver's license where required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks to maintain a sanitary patient care environment.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, equipment and supplies with appropriate germicides.
• Move and arrange furniture, clean kitchens, floors and other areas as needed.
• Launder soiled linens as directed and restock supplies.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and facility functions, ensure proper storage of equipment.

Skills

Infection control

De-escalation

Restraint training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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