Housekeeper

Canyonlands Community Health Care • Page, AZ

12d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your commitment to cleanliness and safety will directly contribute to the overall quality of care and infection control within our facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or healthcare sanitation preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and biohazard waste handling.
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning protocols and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including standing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all situations and follow the laws and intent of the most current HIPAA laws and regulations and Canyonlands’ security and privacy policies.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Prior housekeeping experience.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish/Navajo) language skills.

Responsibilities

• Wear gloves at all times when cleaning a room, regardless of contact with blood or body fluids.
• Perform daily cleaning of floors, bathrooms, and patient contact areas to ensure a hygienic environment.
• Clean blood spills using approved disinfectants and disposable cloths or rags, ensuring proper disposal of contaminated materials in laundry bags.
• Use gowns, masks, and gloves when working with biohazardous materials or infectious diseases to prevent contamination.
• Change mop water and clean mops after completing cleaning in each room to prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow instructions provided for cleaning rooms after patient use, ensuring thorough sanitation.
• Properly dispose of biohazard waste in designated red bags, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
• Maintain awareness of infection control procedures and report any safety concerns or hazards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED