Housekeeper (Full-time)

Description

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.

 

Being a Housekeeper has its Advantages

As a Housekeeper, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Entry-level position with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field.
• Formal leadership/development training program
• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!  http://benefits.devereux.org

 

Standard Hours, Monday-Friday

 

The Housekeeper is responsible for the overall cleanliness and the sanitary condition of all common areas on campus, including resident rooms and bathrooms, offices, nursing stations, and clinical areas on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

 

• Clean, sanitize/disinfect, sweep, and mop all areas of facility, as assigned.
• Dust and clean all A/C vents on a daily basis; clean all windows and windowsills.
• Routine laundry for all residents at facility, to include sorting, washing, loading, and unloading.
• Report any necessary repairs, replacements, safety issues which will require immediate notification to maintenance department.
• Monitor and maintain all Housekeeping Supplies and chemicals in direct line of sight of staff.
• Participate in Monthly Environment of Care inspections and ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards of care.

 

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Will consider relevant work experience in lieu of education.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in an institutional group setting preferred. Experience working with children and adolescents preferred and/or in behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

 

Other qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class;hours are approximately 9am to 5:30pm daily.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental