Overview

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Clean all occupied rooms
• Replace linens and and wet towels from occupied rooms.
• Replenish toilet paper, tissue, cosmetics, etc. in all occupied room.
• Clean bathrooms, counters, vanity area, wipe mirrors, clean sinks and wipe base boards and shutters in all rooms.
• Cleans discharged patients’ empty rooms.
• Replenish housekeeping cart daily.
• Uses chemicals for cleaning according to specifications
• Complies with all regulatory standards, DOH, DHS, OSHA, NJ state, CARF, JCAHO for environmental care/services
• Remove trash from office areas and employee work areas
• Clean common restrooms
• Collecting cups, drinking glasses and other dinnerware left in common areas by clients and returning to kitchen area
• Any other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager, within the recognized scope of the position.
• Maintains work assignment program according to resources daily plans.
• Communicates work orders to supervisor as observed.
• Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of paper supplies.
• Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Plan work schedule for major tasks.
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily.
• Wet mop floors in all residents’ rooms and bathrooms daily.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
• Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh.
• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.).
• Wash windows as scheduled.
• Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically, especially in residents’ bathrooms.
• Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. All procedures for solution use will be part of the housekeeper's training.
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
• Supports and promotes and environment of Customer Service.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2 years of hospitality or cleaning services field in position related to the upkeep and cleaning of interior physical areas
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Physical Requirements

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

• Prolonged sitting at a desk
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.