Housekeeper

ClearSky Health•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and services the hospital to support the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees, and to help provide a clean, attractive, and safe environment that supports patient recovery. The role integrates company values into daily practice and follows hospital-approved cleaning procedures, safety policies, and infection prevention standards. The position requires working one or both weekend day shifts and may require work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Knowledge of appropriate healthcare environmental services procedures.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull, often for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear overhead pages.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Clean patient rooms and ancillary areas in the assigned area using hospital-approved processes and procedures.
Clean patient rooms immediately after discharge.
Vacuum and clean upholstered furniture and carpeted areas.
Replace soiled window draperies, move furniture and equipment as directed, and spot-clean and wash walls.
Clean light fixtures, vents, apertures, window frames, door frames, televisions, and other high surfaces, using a ladder when necessary.
Collect soiled linen from patient areas and distribute clean linen and hospital gowns to the appropriate units.
Maintain floors using appropriate techniques, including stripping, waxing, and buffing as needed.
Collect waste throughout the hospital, sanitize garbage cans, and properly dispose of waste and bio-waste when necessary.
Follow hospital policies and procedures for hazardous materials and exposure to bodily substances, and use required protective equipment and clothing.
Take daily inventory of supplies, clean and inspect equipment, and notify administration of needed repairs or replacements.
Help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.