Housekeeper 2025-03051

About the role

The Wyoming State Hospital is hiring a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Cleans bathrooms and takes out the garbage.
• Clean all patient rooms, offices, public areas, and restrooms/showers.
• Follow strict rules to prevent sickness (infection control).
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, walls, windows and furniture.
• Determines appropriate chemical solutions for cleaning and disinfection.
• Uses universal precaution processes in the cleaning and disposal of biohazard waste.
• Identifies areas that need repair and notifies the proper person.
• Stocks, supplies and chemicals for the unit.
• Aids in the laundry with washing, drying and re-distributing of residents' clothes as needed.
• Provides safety awareness for staff and clients.
• Assists in the laundry with sorting and weighing laundry.
• Loads and unloads washers and dryers.
• Inspects wash at various stages of processing for cleanliness; recommends changes in washing and rinsing procedures.
• Charts and logs quantities of laundry collected and processed.
• Tests samples of water periodically to determine the hardness of water and the effectiveness of cleaning agents and stain removers.
• Maintains the chemical pump system and changes out chemical containers; changes tubing to pumps as needed.
• Folds clothing.
• Runs the ironer.
• Delivers clothing and linens as needed.
• Assists housekeeping with cleaning duties.
• Helps train new Housekeepers.
• Reports any broken items, safety problems, or cleaning needs to your supervisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and practices.
• Knowledge of cleansers, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of state and facility policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of infection control standards.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Housekeeping).

Notes

• Physical Working Conditions: Ability to lift and move heavy items (requires twisting, bending, lifting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.), ability to work in various locations (including hot or cold areas) and on multiple surfaces.
• Background Check: Completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the FBI.
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing: Conducted on safety-sensitive positions.
• Influenza Vaccination: Required.
• E-Verify Participation: The State of Wyoming participates in E-Verify.