Housekeeper, Healthcare

Overview

Housekeeper

Program: Fall River Scattered Sites

Education: High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent preferred

Pay Range: $18-23/hour

Status: Per diem

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• 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)

SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance congregate family shelters and additional scattered sites that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs.

Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.

• Must always present as courteous and professional.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have basic communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English. This includes the ability to speak, read and understand English sufficiently to follow instructions, complete documentation, and ensure safe and effective performance of duties.
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
• A basic understanding of ethics and boundaries.
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol Abuse Policy and HIPAA Regulations.
• TB Screening.
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program.
• CPR Certification.

• 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 mops daily 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 chemical ingredients, mixing dangers and proper storage.
• 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.
• Always utilizes standard precautions.
• Demonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients as defined by HPAO policy.
• Attends all unit, facility meetings and supervisions as directed by Supervisor.
• Attend all mandatory trainings.
• Coordinates with staff to maintain accurate linen and scrubs inventory.
• Turn over participant rooms as needed.
• Cleaning of community and common areas.
• Other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Program Director.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Must be no less than 18 years of age.

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