Housekeeper

ClearSky Health•Rio Rancho, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and services the hospital to help ensure the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees and to support patient recovery by providing a clean, attractive, and safe environment. The role integrates company values into daily practice and follows hospital-approved environmental services, safety, and infection prevention procedures. One or both weekend day shifts are required. Work may also be required during inclement weather or other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
One year of experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.
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 perform substantial standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, 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 patient discharge.
Vacuum and clean upholstered furniture and carpeted areas.
Replace soiled window draperies and move furniture or other equipment as directed.
Spot-clean and wash walls; clean light fixtures, vents, other apertures, window and door frames, televisions, and other high-dust areas, using a ladder when necessary.
Collect soiled linen from patient areas and distribute clean linen and hospital gowns to the appropriate unit.
Maintain floors using proper cleaning 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 body substances, and use required protective equipment and clothing.
Take daily inventory of supplies and clean and inspect equipment for repairs or replacement; notify administration about equipment repairs.
Help provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with applicable 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 the organization’s effectiveness.