Healthcare Environmental Services Aide

Covington Behavioral Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to maintain a clean and safe patient care environment within our 104-bed inpatient facility.

You will perform cleaning, disinfection, and laundry duties, stock supplies, prepare rooms for meetings, and support infection control measures to ensure high-quality care for adults experiencing emotional or mental health changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license where required in a facility.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks in upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
• Move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, sweep, wax or polish floors as needed.
• Launder soiled linens as directed.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use.
• Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions.
• Responsible for stocking of supplies as needed.
• Follow all infection control measures.

Skills

Sanitation & cleaning

Disinfection procedures

Move furniture

Linen laundering

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to maintain a clean and safe patient care environment within our 104-bed inpatient facility.

You will perform cleaning, disinfection, and laundry duties, stock supplies, prepare rooms for meetings, and support infection control measures to ensure high-quality care for adults experiencing emotional or mental health changes.