Housekeeper

High Point & Affiliated Organizations; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health and human service agency is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their team. In this role, you will ensure that patient rooms and community areas are clean, sanitized, and welcoming. Your responsibilities will include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, adhering to safety protocols, and effectively communicating with staff and patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a compassionate environment focused on improving the quality of life for individuals and families. If you are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining a safe and hygienic space, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & short-term disability

Discounted auto/home and renters insurance

403b - Retirement

FSA & DSA

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses & Referral Program

Free meals at select programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Effective communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms and common areas.
• Handles bio-hazard waste appropriately and follows safety protocols.
• Attends mandatory training and unit meetings as directed.

Skills

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of OSHA safety precautions

Knowledge of Infection Control Standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

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Location:

High Point New Bedford

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Pay Range:

$20/hr

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

1PM - 9:30PM

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Housekeeper Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Strict adherence to patient confidentiality, boundaries, and ethics

Housekeeper Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures patient rooms, bathrooms, community areas, staff offices, group rooms, nursing stations, corridors, stairwells, etc., are clean, properly disinfected, sanitized, and odor-free at all times
• Wet mops daily or as needed
• Buff floors, strip, seal, and refinish floors as requested (HPH only)
• Attend to spills immediately
• Empty trash and clean containers
• Clean floor edges and corners to prevent build-up
• Clean windows, windowsills, and other furnishings
• Knowledge of chemical handling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Knowledge of OSHA safety precautions
• Knowledge of Infection Control Standards – Hand Washing, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Blood spill kits, etc.
• General knowledge of proper cleaning procedures, disinfecting, etc.
• Replaces soiled linen, as needed, in patient rooms
• Handles all Bio-Hazard waste appropriately
• Utilize standard precautions at all times
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s rights
• Coordinates with MHS/RS staff to maintain accurate linen and scrubs inventory
• Attend all unit, facility meetings, and case conferences as directed by Supervisor
• Attend mandatory training
• Other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor, Hospital Administrator, Program Director, Area Director, and/or Vice President

Housekeeper Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 1-3 years experience
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with staff and patients

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DSA
• PMLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral Program
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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