Schedule: Sun-Tues, 8am to 1:30pm
EVS (Housekeeper)
Department: Facilities & Grounds, Operations
Reports To: Facilities Manager: Brush Prairie Campus
Classification: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Completes housekeeping and light maintenance work to maintain general cleanliness and repair of facility including; client rooms, living areas, group rooms, bathrooms, offices, administrative areas, common areas, grounds, and all other areas inside and immediately outside of the facility following established standards and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of training program in the housekeeping field preferred. 1 year of housekeeping experience in a large facility or a number of smaller facilities. Experience working in an area with a vulnerable population and sensitive materials or records. Medical cleaning experience is a plus. Must have the capacity to be continually, physically active (up to eight hours a day) and to do heavy work - - pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and APTITUDES
- Good moral character, including honesty, fairness, and respect for the rights of others.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (federal, state, building, NFPA, OSHA, and Joint Commission).
- Knowledge of housekeeping and general repair methods.
- Knowledge of clients’ rights and crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
- Ability to operate in an unstructured environment, orchestrate a myriad of activities, and to manage multiple priorities within complex systems.
- Ability to maintain required equipment records, quality control records, and MSDS sheets.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with clients, vendors, contractors, and staff.
- Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to work as a team player.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, and SPECIAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips
- Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to exercise self-control in potentially provocative situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner
- Ability to see with a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, that will enable people in the role to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to spend 30% of the workday outdoors in temperatures varying from 30-100 degrees F and 70% of the workday indoors in temperatures varying from 60-90 degrees F
- Ability to appropriately handle hazardous/infectious waste on an occasional basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Housekeeping
- Consistently ensures all areas of the facility are clean and orderly according to written policy and procedures and partners to establish standards, work methods, and schedules for housekeeping, maintenance, laundry services, and other related activities.
- Performs regular inspections of clients’ rooms, offices, common areas, storage, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep, and sanitation.
- Medical grade cleaning in bathrooms, exam rooms, medication storage areas, and other areas determined by management.
- Participates in inventorying, ordering, and stocking adequate supplies.
- Partners to ensure a safe, secure, private, and comfortable treatment and work environment.
- Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and a list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prioritize work assignments.
- Advises Wellness Dept or Admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
- Effectively coordinates change, repair, housekeeping, and activities, with affected personnel.
- Investigates complaints regarding housekeeping-related concerns and takes corrective action.
- Communicates effectively using housekeeping log or verbal communication on immediate cleaning needs or situations.
- Examines rooms, furnishings, and overall building to determine the need for minor repairs or replacement of furnishings, tools, or equipment, and makes recommendations to management.
- Partners with other staff on larger housekeeping projects.
Effective, Efficient, Productive Work Habits
- Always makes every effort to ensure that services provided are top quality, especially as perceived by the customer (in every form)
- Always makes every effort to ensure the provision of superior service
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- When is your earliest available start date? If 2 weeks' notice is needed, write "2 weeks" instead of the start date.
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Brush Prairie, WA 98606 (Required)
Work Location: In person
