Housekeeper

Program & Location: Women's Addiction Treatment Center (WATC), New BedfordEducation: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)Pay Range: $20 per hour (Education & experience dependent)Status: Full Time / 35 hrs/wkShift: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 7:00am - 3:30pmBenefitsMedical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long & short term disabilityDiscounted auto/home and renters insurance 403b - RetirementFSA & DCAPFMLEmployee Assistance ProgramBonuses & ReferralEligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery CoachEducation days to use towards CEU'sFree meals at select programs and when availableFurthering education & career development opportunities Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)About UsHigh 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 RequirementsAbility to lift 40 lbsStrict adherence to patient confidentiality, boundaries and ethicsHousekeeper Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsures 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 timesWet mops daily or as neededBuff floors, strip, seal and refinish floors as requested (HPH only)Attend to spills immediatelyEmpty trash and clean containersClean floor edges and corners to prevent build-upClean windows, windowsills and other furnishingsKnowledge of chemical handling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)Knowledge of OSHA safety precautionsKnowledge of Infection Control Standards – Hand Washing, Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE), Blood spill kits, etc. General knowledge of proper cleaning procedures, disinfecting, etc. Replaces soiled linen, as needed, in patient roomsHandles all Bio-HazardUtilize standard precautions at all timesDemonstrates behaviors that recognize the rights of patients/clients as defined by the patient’s rightCoordinates with MHS/RS staff to maintain accurate linen and scrubs inventoryAttend all unit, facility meeting and case conferences as directed by SupervisorAttend mandatory trainingOther duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor, Hospital Administrator, Program Director, Area Director and/or Vice PresidentHousekeeper QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent (GED)