EVS Hospital Cleaner (Environmental Service Spec I) - Corrigan Mental Health Center

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center is seeking a candidate to clean/disinfect areas to ensure the safety, health and morale of patients, visitors, and employees by helping to provide a sanitary and attractive environment.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will work first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. The days off will be Friday and Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive

• Cleans floors daily, by dry mopping and washing using appropriate supplies and equipment to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the areas.
• Cleans/disinfects patient bathing and living areas daily to maintain a clean, sanitary area. General Public areas and offices are washed and disinfected on a daily basis.
• Removes trash from the premises for general collection, recycling, or incineration on a daily basis, disinfecting receptacles as needed (i.e. paper towel holder, soap dispenser, trash can, etc.); empties trash and replenishes paper goods & soap as needed.
• Washes walls, windows (inside), in offices, restrooms and corridors with appropriate housekeeping supplies to ensure a clean, healthy, and sanitized environment for the general work area as needed.
• Cleans; moves and relocates furniture/equipment for better utilization of space.
• Sweeps: washes/disinfect stairwells assigned on a weekly basis.
• Dust mop floors, strips wax off floors with stripper, rinses, and then apply wax and sealer when needed.
• Receiving of incoming goods, dispensing and delivery of supplies throughout the Center and State Residential Group Living Environments.
• Maintains clean and organized supply closets.
• Review’s policies and procedures to ensure adherence to State and Center guidelines.
• Attends mandatory classes as required by Staff Development.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age related and cultural needs of the clients/patients served.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six months of full-time equivalent, part-time experience in building custodial or institutional housekeeping work.

About the Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center:

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center/Fall River Site provides comprehensive services to adults and children. Programs include a 16-bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program and Adult Community Clinical Services. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth and independence for those we serve and their families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow.

DMH Vision and Mission :
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 partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental- health

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.