HOUSEKEEPER

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining all patient care areas and all office areas in clean and sanitary manner.  He/She ensures a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of his/her assigned area daily.  He/She will also handle special or quarterly cleaning tasks as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Empties and cleans all trash cans daily.
• High and low dusts all furniture and surfaces daily.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains daily.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and doors daily.
• Disinfects patient bedrooms daily.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Checks and fills all linen supplies.
• Collects dirty linen and prepares linen carts for laundry service pick-up daily.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Sanitizes washing machines on a scheduled basis.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures when handling infectious waste.

Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Housekeeper position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Job Requirements: Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and units as necessary, and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred). Must have at least one year of related experience.

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