Housekeeper/Laundry (Part Time)- Mental Health 115

Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older.

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/Laundry Worker provides cleaning and laundry service for the facility building areas.

Shifts Available:

Part Time | PM | Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |

• Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Expected starting wage range is $23.00. 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 (year) of related experience in a motel, hotel or health care setting is required. Experience in health care is preferred. High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent is also required. Necessary skills include the knowledge of tools and equipment used in housekeeping and laundry tasks. The ability to read, write and speak English is crucial, as is the willingness to work with mentally impaired adults. 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 residents, the public and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

• Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.
• Performs the following housekeeping tasks:
  • Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, shampoos, and cleans floor surfaces on a daily basis, as directed.
  • Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephone areas, and vents.
  • Cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, dayrooms, nursing stations, offices, all utility rooms on a daily basis.
  • Polishes and sanitizes sinks, counters, stainless steel surfaces and waste receptacles.
  • Empties waste receptacles and cleans solid waste containers.
  • Washes mops, rags and linen as necessary.
  • Washes windows and walls, which may involve removing draperies and rugs.
  • Moves and arranges furniture as needed to complete the above tasks.
• Performs the following laundry tasks:
  • Distributes laundry from the clean linen closet to the nursing staff.
  • Collects soiled laundry containers from nursing areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and employs the principals of the contamination and infection control procedures in all tasks.
• Participates in the containment of assaultive behavior by residents upon request of the clinical staff.

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.

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.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/residents, 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 classes.
• 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 / General Services Manager

(Circle appropriate supervisor)

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY (Hours per day)	NEVER 0 hours	OCCASIONALLY up to 3 hours	FREQUENTLY 3 - 6 HOURS	CONSTANTLY 6 - 8+ HOURS
Sitting	X
Walking	X
Standing	X
Bending (neck)	X
Bending (waist)	X
Squatting
Climbing	X
Kneeling	X
Crawling	X
Twisting (neck)	X
Twisting (waist)	X
Hand Use: Dominant hand Right--- Left---
Is repetitive use of hand required? YES	X
Simple Grasping (right hand)	X
Simple Grasping (left hand)	X
Power Grasping (right hand)	X
Power Grasping (left hand)	X
Fine Manipulation (right hand)	X
Fine Manipulation (left hand)	X
Pushing & Pulling (right hand)	X
Pushing and Pulling (left hand)	X
Reaching (above shoulder level)	X
Reaching (below shoulder level)	X

LIFTING	CARRYING
Never 0 hrs.	Occasionally up to 3 hrs.	Frequently 3 - 6 hrs.	Constantly 6 - 8+ hrs.	Height	Never 0 hrs.	Occasionally up to 3 hrs.	Frequently 3 -6 hrs.	Constantly 6 - 8+ hrs.	Dis- tance
0-10 lbs.	X	X
11-25 lbs.	X	X
26-50 lbs.	X	X
51-75 lbs.	X	X
76-100 lbs.	X	X
100+ lbs.	X	X

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:	YES	NO
a.	Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?	X
b.	Working around equipment and machinery?	X
c.	Walking on uneven ground?	X
d.	Exposure to excessive noise?	X
e.	Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?	X
f.	Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?	X
g.	Working at heights?	X
h.	Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?	X
i.	Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?	X
j.	Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.	X