Housekeeping Aide (Full-Time)

Housekeeper – Hickory Behavioral at Cambridge 

Department: Housekeeping 

Direct Report to: Housekeeping Supervisor 

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt 

About the Role:  

• Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Plant Operations, CEO, and Corporate Maintenance Director, the Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a clean environment and overseeing all facility housekeeping tasks. 
• The Housekeeper leads the sanitary members of the administrative team, assuring cleanliness in all public areas and patients’ rooms.  

Why Hickory Recovery? 

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on  

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.  

What We Offer:  

• 401k
• Dental insurance 
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications:  

• High School diploma preferred,  
• Related experience or training preferred
• Satisfactory OIG exclusions and background check, satisfactory personal & professional references 
• Basic computer proficiency, including Excel, Word, and Publisher
• Ability to read & write, comprehend the English language- Simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos
• Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with patients 
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, provide patient-driven customer service, and exercise time management skills. 
• Dependability, punctuality, accuracy, attention to detail, & thoroughness are all essential to this role.
• Schedule flexibility, holiday, and weekend rotation is REQUIRED.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Follows procedures for cleaning a terminal room
• Follows procedures for cleaning an occupied room
• Adheres to facility cleaning schedule
• Adheres to special cleaning projects schedule
• Safeguards chemicals from clients while in use and stored
• Follows procedures for hazardous waste cleanup and disposal
• Empties waste containers and transports trash from building to dumpster
• Replenishes paper towels and toilet paper 
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and applicable health safety measures
• Requisitions supplies to avoid running out
• Follows procedures for cleaning toilet and bathing facilities
• Follow procedures for cleaning meeting rooms and common areas
• knows location of Safety Data Sheets
• Ensures chemicals are labeled and in assigned dispensers and containers
• Launders linens daily and maintains an ample amount of clean linens for client use
• Cleans housekeeping carts and equipment after each use
• Keeps linen, janitor, and supply closets clean and orderly
• Respects HIPAA confidentiality when cleaning offices and client information areas
• Operated all equipment in a safe manner
• Participated in performance improvement activities
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor and or Executive Director
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately