EVS Hospital Cleaner - Environmental Service Specialist - Continuous

Overview

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions on all shifts.

The Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking experienced cleaners to join its Environmental Services team. As a member of the facility team, daily communication and interaction are essential as well as working in a professional and safe manner. The incumbents in these positions will perform cleaning and related domestic services to the interior of buildings and work on locked units doing general cleaning.

Please Note: This is an open and continuous posting. These positions are 40 hours per week. The days off are to be determined.
Selected candidate must attend orientation during first shift the first two weeks, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

• Day shift: 6:45am - 3:15pm
• Evening shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm
• Night shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am

• Performs day-to-day cleaning services on locked units to ensure a sanitary, attractive facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and washes floors, using appropriate equipment and supplies to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the hospital.
• Dusts, polishes and washes interior surfaces such as windows furniture, walls, ceilings, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment in order to maintain building in a clean and orderly condition.
• Prepares beds after washing using appropriate linen supplies and removes/hangs window draperies and bedside curtains as needed.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, mops closets, etc., using appropriate supplies and equipment in order to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of such areas.
• Empties and relines trash receptacles, paying particular attention to the safe and proper handling of hazardous and infectious waste/materials.
• Collects soiled linen to aid in the operation of the laundry function.
• Arranges and moves furniture, beds, supplies as needed.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, supervisors and visitors.
• Skilled in the ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
• Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and dealing tactfully with others.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in general institution/hospital housekeeping work.

• Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective client service, coordination with other members of the client care team.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services operates a statewide Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) for individuals civilly committed by the courts for substance use treatment for up to 90 days ("Section 35 commitment").

The program model will provide acute detoxification and early clinical stabilization services as we help clients develop community-based linkages to outpatient supports and substance use disorder treatment providers. The individuals treated within this program will be linked upon discharge to a range of services within the DPH continuum of care for substance use conditions. RAP provides administrative, medical, clinical, and non‑clinical services.

Its mission to provide quality client‑centered care and recovery-oriented treatment.

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self‑determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.

This critical mission is accomplished by working in…