Housekeeper - Full-time

Yoakum Community Hospital • Yoakum, TX

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About The Position

Yoakum Community Hospital is hiring a full-time Housekeeper to help maintain a safe, sanitized, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role includes cleaning and disinfecting patient and common areas, handling waste and linens, replenishing supplies, and safely preparing and using cleaning solutions. The Housekeeper also maintains cleaning equipment and storage areas, reports equipment issues or unusual problems to leadership, and assists with moving furniture or equipment as directed. Participation in a rotating call schedule is required.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in patient well-being and maintaining a clean healthcare environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate respectfully with patients and staff.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including mopping, scrubbing, and safely climbing ladders.
• Consistent attendance.
• Ability to participate in rotating call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient areas, bathrooms, and showers daily.
• Use scrubbing and spraying techniques to maintain a sterile and safe environment.
• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop hospital hallways, waiting rooms, offices, and entrances.
• Clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture as needed.
• Dust furniture, polish metalwork, and wipe down walls, woodwork, windows, and sills, using ladders safely when necessary.
• Empty and reline wastebaskets and transport waste to disposal areas.
• Keep exterior entrances clean by picking up litter and emptying bins.
• Distribute freshly laundered linens.
• Replenish bathroom supplies and keep the work cart stocked.
• Prepare and use chemical cleaning solutions carefully and label them properly.
• Promptly report faulty equipment or unusual problems to leadership.
• Disinfect cleaning equipment at the end of each shift.
• Organize utility and storage rooms.
• Assist with moving furniture or equipment as directed.
• Participate in a rotating call schedule as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid Time Off covering vacations, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development and internal promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed