Healthcare Housekeeping Assistant — Patient Rooms & Safety

Cantex; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to perform scheduled housekeeping tasks under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, handling chemicals safely, and maintaining sanitation per facility protocols.

The role emphasizes safety, reporting of repairs, supply requests, and adherence to abuse prevention policies, with in-service training and a focus on patient/resident safety. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional housekeeping or maintenance is helpful.
• Experience in the use of floor-care equipment is helpful.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas on a daily basis and in accordance with Facility protocols.
• Uses proper chemicals in proper portions. May dust mop, wet mop, or spot-mop floors.
• Empties trash containers, replaces liners as appropriate and disposes of trash in proper receptacles.
• Vacuums carpets as directed by Supervisor.
• Utilizes proper chemicals and equipment to wash and dry windows.
• Reports repair needs to Supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate.
• Requests needed supplies and equipment from Supervisor.
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards and abides by safety rules.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Policy and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends weekly in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Experience in institutional

Floor-care equipment

English language

Job description

Cantex is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to perform scheduled housekeeping tasks under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, handling chemicals safely, and maintaining sanitation per facility protocols.

The role emphasizes safety, reporting of repairs, supply requests, and adherence to abuse prevention policies, with in-service training and a focus on patient/resident safety. Equal opportunity employer.