Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to work independently with routine supervision.
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Ability to gather and analyze information to solve problems.
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Ability to effectively handle crisis or risk situations and respond appropriately.
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Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, infection prevention practices, and environmental services procedures.
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Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
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Ability to safely operate housekeeping equipment and utilize cleaning chemicals appropriately.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Ability to maintain attention to detail while completing assignments efficiently.
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Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with clients, visitors, and staff.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to operate housekeeping equipment and cleaning tools, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds and seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position primarily operates in behavioral healthcare treatment facilities and office environments. Regular cleaning of client rooms, clinical areas, offices, common areas, and restrooms is required. Employees routinely work with cleaning chemicals, housekeeping equipment, and infection prevention supplies. Local or regional travel may be required based on operational needs, and employees may be required to provide reliable transportation. Employees may be exposed to communicable illnesses and emotionally sensitive or traumatic situations while performing the essential functions of the position.