Housekeeper - Mental Health Hospital

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment at a mental health hospital. This is a full-time evening-shift position, scheduled from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a pay rate of $19–$21 per hour. The role performs cleaning and custodial work to maintain the facility’s sanitation and cleanliness, including disinfecting rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies with appropriate processes and germicides. Additional duties include handling laundry, maintaining and stocking cleaning supplies, cleaning and storing equipment, and preparing rooms for meetings and facility functions. The Housekeeper must follow infection-control measures and may be assigned other duties as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent and prior housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinical, or healthcare environment are preferred. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certifications are required; training is available upon hire through the facility. A valid state driver’s license is required where applicable, and first aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Requirements

CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
A valid state driver’s license is required where required in a facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous housekeeping experience in a commercial, clinical, or healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning and custodial tasks to maintain the facility’s upkeep, sanitation, and cleanliness.
Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies using appropriate cleaning processes and germicides.
Move and arrange furniture; turn mattresses; clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware; and sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors as needed.
Launder soiled linens as directed.
Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department or unit use.
Clean and properly store equipment and supplies after each shift.
Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions.
Stock supplies as needed.
Follow all infection-control measures.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.