Housekeeper - Environmental Services - Cox Barton County Hospital

CoxHealth • Lamar, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department to help ensure the hospital maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary facility. The role coordinates daily housekeeping services with the nursing department when working in patient areas. It requires following proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and other work-area solutions, and maintaining Infection Control and Universal Precautions during laundry procedures.

Requirements

• Able to work alone; frequently required to work after hours.
• Able to stand and walk continually.
• Observe all safety standards and use safe work techniques at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
• Show awareness of safety protocols related to Material Safety Data Sheets and Personal Protective Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two years of hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary hospital facility.
• Coordinate housekeeping services with the nursing department when working in patient areas.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and other solutions.
• Maintain Infection Control and Universal Precautions during laundry procedures.
• Observe safety standards and use safe work techniques.
• Advocate for and help protect patients’ health, safety, and rights.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, and retirement with employer match for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• More than 20 additional benefits are referenced on the CoxHealth benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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