Housekeeper (Part Time)- Mental Health 103

Telecare Corporation; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 24,753 - 35,254; Part time

Job summary

Telecare Corporation in San Leandro is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain the facility's cleanliness and hygiene. The Housekeeper will perform various cleaning tasks and ensure the environment is sanitary for mentally impaired adults.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This part-time position is available Friday through Monday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with an expected starting wage of $21.78.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in a similar work environment required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Good communication skills and desire to work with mentally impaired adults.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and servicing tasks for the facility.
• Maintains an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition of the facility.
• Participates as a team member, provides input and reports observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school graduation or G.E.D.

Job description

Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 96 bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. This program serves adults between the ages of 18-65.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.

MISSION STATEMENT

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Housekeeper is the staff member that performs tasks that involve cleaning and servicing the building areas of the facility. In addition, a variety of housekeeping duties are performed in order to maintain the facility in an orderly, sanitary and attractive condition.

Shifts Available

Part Time: Friday through Monday | 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Expected starting wage is $21.78. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of relevant experience in the hotel, motel, health care or a similar work environment is required. Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• High school graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
• Incumbents must have the ability to read, write and speak English to follow written and verbal directions.
• Good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults are crucial.
• Applicant must be finger printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

• Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly and consistently performs the following cleaning tasks: sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, washes and shampoos floor surfaces; cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephone areas and vents; scours, polishes and sanitizes sinks, counters, stainless steel surfaces and waste receptacles; empties waste receptacles and cleans solid waste containers and transports medical waste to outside storeroom, as directed.; washes windows and walls, which may involve removing draperies and rugs, as directed.; washes mops, rags and linen, as directed.; gathers and returns needed cleaning supplies and equipment daily to support rooms, as directed.; distributes the clean laundry, from the clean linen closet to the nursing staff, as directed.; collects dirty laundry from the nursing areas and moves it to the loading area for pickup as directed.

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Reports defective equipment or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Executes, as required, the facility Fire, Disaster and Safety procedures.
• Assists with the management of assaultive behavior upon request by the clinical staff.
• Reports fire and accident hazards to supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Has knowledge of and implements contamination and infection control procedures.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare's customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attends all assigned in-service education programs.
• Requests additional training in areas where self-improvement is desired.
• Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

See attachment for requirements.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

SUPERVISOR:

Director of Environmental Services/Maintenance Technician/Relief Supervisor

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Activities: Sitting, Walking, Standing, Bending (neck), Bending (waist), Climbing, Kneeling, Crawling, Twisting (neck), Twisting (waist).
• Frequency: Never (0 hours), Occasionally (up to 3 hours), Frequently (3-6 hours), Constantly (6-8+ hours).

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment – Yes
• Working around equipment and machinery – Yes
• Walking on uneven ground – Yes
• Exposure to excessive noise – Yes
• Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness – Yes
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals – Yes
• Working at heights – Yes
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement – Yes
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment – Yes
• Working with bio-hazards such as blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc. – Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.