Environmental Services Worker I | Freeman Willow Creek | Full-Time

Freeman Health System; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program

Paid time off (PTO)

Extended Sick pay

Disability pay

Job summary

Freeman Health System is hiring a full-time Hospital Housekeeper responsible for maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment. Duties include cleaning patient rooms, following infection control protocols, and restocking supplies. This role requires a high school diploma and prior housekeeping experience.

Teamwork and attention to detail are essential. The position is in a hospital setting with proper PPE usage required at all times.

Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping or healthcare cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, surgical areas, and common spaces.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Dispose of regular and biohazard waste according to policies.
• Restock supplies such as linens, gloves, and PPE.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Respond to spills and emergency cleaning requests.

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection control practices

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule Full-time | 40 hours per week

What You'll Do

The Hospital Housekeeper (Environmental Services Technician) is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe healthcare environment. This role helps prevent infections and ensures compliance with hospital standards and regulatory guidelines.

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, surgical areas, and common spaces


• Follow infection prevention and control procedures (including isolation protocols)


• Dispose of regular and biohazard waste according to policies


• Clean high-touch surfaces (bed rails, doorknobs, equipment)


• Restock supplies such as linens, gloves, and PPE


• Operate cleaning equipment safely (floor machines, vacuums, etc.)


• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly


• Respond to spills and emergency cleaning requests

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Prior housekeeping or healthcare cleaning experience preferred


• Knowledge of infection control practices is a plus


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions


• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25-50 pounds


• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods


• Ability to push carts and operate cleaning equipment

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hospital setting with exposure to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, and infectious materials. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

Compliance & Safety

Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and hospital infection control standards. Follow PPE protocols and hand hygiene requirements. Participate in required safety and compliance training.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• Health, vision, dental insurance


• Retirement with employer match


• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation


• Milestone payments with longevity of employment


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Extended Sick pay


• Disability pay


• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members


• Payroll deduction at locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center - the region's largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.