Housekeeper - Full-time

Yoakum Community Hospital•Yoakum, TX

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 involves cleaning and disinfecting hospital spaces, maintaining floors and furnishings, handling waste, distributing linens and supplies, and keeping cleaning equipment and storage areas sanitary and organized. The Housekeeper must follow safe practices when using cleaning chemicals and equipment, report problems to leadership, assist with moving furniture or equipment as directed, and participate in a rotating call schedule as assigned.

Requirements

Genuine interest in the well-being of patients and maintaining cleanliness in a 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 and scrubbing, and safely climb ladders.
Consistent attendance and ability to participate in rotating call shifts.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect patient areas, bathrooms, and showers daily using scrubbing and spraying techniques.
Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop 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.
Pick up litter and empty bins at exterior entrances.
Distribute freshly laundered linens and replenish bathroom supplies.
Keep the work cart fully stocked.
Prepare and use chemical cleaning solutions carefully and ensure proper labeling.
Promptly report faulty equipment or unusual problems to leadership.
Disinfect all 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.