Housekeeper

About the role

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our Environment of Care (EOC) team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, demonstrates professionalism, and enjoys contributing to a positive healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the hospital in accordance with established procedures.
• Dust, mop, sweep, vacuum, and disinfect assigned areas.
• Empty trash and dispose of waste according to hospital policies.
• Restock housekeeping supplies and notify the supervisor when inventory is low.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Follow infection prevention and safety guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to the appropriate department.
• Perform other housekeeping duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of housekeeping experience in a hospital, behavioral health, nursing home, or healthcare setting preferred. Previous environmental services experience is strongly preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and supplies.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, including bending, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals while following safety procedures.

Working Environment:

• This position is located within an inpatient behavioral health hospital.
• Employees may be exposed to cleaning chemicals, dust, moderate noise levels, and patients experiencing behavioral health crises.
• Freedom Behavioral Hospital is a smoke-free workplace.

Required Upon Hire:

• Current government-issued photo identification
• Verification of education
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
• Behavioral Management Training (provided if applicable)
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening in accordance with hospital policy

Benefits

Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match

PRN Employees:

• 401(k) with Company Match