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Job Title

Join Our Team At Heartland Behavioral Health

Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in both acute as well as residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland programs are provided with a focus on trauma informed care. Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork.

Job Description

Cleans and services facility areas to ensure the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees. For the resident/patient's recovery, they help provide a clean, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference to others. Sweeps and mops floors, seeing that all corners and mop boards are clean and free of dirt. Completes special assignments, e.g., buffing, stripping and refinishing floors. Maintains carpet, e.g., vacuums, spot cleans and shampoos as a special assignment. Cleans and polishes metal, glass, and enamel fixtures. Replaces disposables such as paper towels, soap and tissue. Collects and transports refuse and relines containers. Also maintains cleanliness of containers. Cleans tops of windows, door frames, and other high places using a ladder when necessary. Completes cleaning of discharged beds, using disinfectant cleaner. Completes job assignments as assigned by supervisor, in a productive manner. Works quietly so as not to disturb staff or patients. Completed work is neat, accurate, and thorough, e.g., mop buckets emptied and cleaned out. Carts cleaned. Ability to take initiative in situations, ability to take action when needed, e.g., dust mop floor if needed. Keeps carts and equipment clean and ready for use. Keeps supply room orderly.

Qualifications

Graduate of high school diploma or equivalent Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Have knowledge of standard housekeeping practices, techniques, equipment and supplies Sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks. Some experience in housekeeping and custodial work is desired but not required Must be 21 years or older