Housekeeper - PRN Weekends

About the role

The Housekeeper ensures the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees by maintaining a clean, attractive, and safe environment that supports patient recovery. This position integrates company values into daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all patient rooms and ancillary areas in assigned area using Hospital-approved processes and procedures.
• Cleans patient rooms immediately upon patient discharge.
• Vacuums and cleans upholstered furniture and carpeted areas.
• Replaces soiled window draperies, moves furniture, and other equipment as directed.
• Spot cleans and washes walls, light fixtures, vents, and other apertures.
• Cleans window frames, door frames, televisions, and performs high dusting using a ladder when necessary.
• Collects soiled linen from patient areas and distributes clean linen and hospital gowns.
• Maintains floors by stripping, waxing, and buffing as needed.
• Collects waste from all hospital areas, sanitizes garbage cans, and properly disposes of waste and bio-waste.
• Adheres to Hospital policies on hazardous materials and exposure to body substances, using required protective equipment.
• Takes daily inventory of supplies, cleans and inspects equipment, and notifies administration of needed repairs.
• May work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing risks and implementing precautions.
• Complies with safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance and completes required trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare environmental services procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with others at all organizational levels.

Physical Requirements

• Significant standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
• Lifting/exerting up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Close vision with the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.

Pre-employment screenings include a background check and UDS with THC.