Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Location: Plymouth Campus
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $20 - $23.50 per hour
Status: Full Time; Monday to Friday
Shift: 6AM-2:30PM; flexible hours

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
• 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)

About Us

High Point has programs offering Section 35 services for individuals that have been civilly committed to Substance Use Treatment. Services include Acute Treatment Services (detoxification) and Clinical Stabilization Services. These programs are staff secured units, not locked.

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

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion

• Proficient and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPAO`s electronic medical records

• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner

• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs

• An understanding of boundaries and ethics

• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations

• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Housekeeper Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures patient rooms, bathrooms, community areas, staff offices, group rooms, nursing stations, corridors, stairwells, etc., are clean, properly disinfected, sanitized, and free of odor at all times

• Wet or dry mops daily or as needed

• 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

• Utilize standard precautions at all times

• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s right

• Coordinates with MHS/RS staff to maintain accurate linen and scrubs inventory

• Attend all unit, facility meeting and case conferences as directed by Supervisor

• Attend mandatory training

• Other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor, Program Director, Director of Environmental Services

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services to insure safe and appropriate operation of the facility.

Housekeeper Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Must be 18 years of age