Housekeeping: OIDD - Whitten

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking Housekeepers who are motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

Under the direct supervision of the Building/Grounds Supervisor, responsible for housekeeping/custodial activities for building/units.

• Maintains floors in unit by dust mopping, wet mopping, clean edges, and corners.
• Walls, doors, furniture and beds are to be cleaned as scheduled.
• Picture frames, furniture, mirrors and ledges should be dusted daily.
• Cleans restrooms and showers by scrubbing lavatories, walls, commodes, and floors.
• Searches, removes and disposes of debris from outside of the unit. Empties cigarette receptacles.
• Keeps supplies and janitorial closet organized and clean. Issues supplies daily.
• Follows a planned work schedule. Organizes duties to avoid conflict with unit programs.
• Follows-up in allowed time on inspections of units given by supervision.

Positions for this posting are located at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Experience in custodial or housekeeping work that is directly related to the area of employment.

Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial or housekeeping tasks. Knowledge of custodial and housekeeping standards and requirements. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Skill in the use of cleaning tools and equipment. Ability to read and write legibly and ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep accurate written records. Ability to train new employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and repetitive motions.

Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening;
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.