Hospital Housekeeper

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to perform daily cleaning and supply duties across patient and clinical areas in accordance with EVS schedules.

Responsibilities include mopping, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, dusting, stocking supplies, and general maintenance as directed by the EVS Director and Supervisor. The role requires attention to safety protocols and adherence to the Patients First initiative, with a preference for a 10th grade education.

Qualifications

• 10th grade education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empties wastebaskets and ashtrays; disinfects and re-lines wastebaskets.
• Completes high and low dusting of all horizontal surfaces.
• Damp wipe/spot clean furniture, shelving, light fixtures, walls, counter tops, windows, appliances, vents, and pictures.
• Completes general bathroom/lavatory cleaning and polishing including disinfecting or toilet bowl, sink, and bathtub.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures, mirrors, cabinets, and replenishes soap, paper towels, and toilet paper as needed.
• Damp mops and vacuums floor surfaces. Spot cleans carpet on an as needed basis.
• Inspects room for general cleanliness, proper arrangement of furniture, and possible project work that might need the attention of the Housekeeping and/or Maintenance Department.
• Inspects drapes/cubicles for rips, tears, or excessive wear.
• Performs other related duties as directed or required.
• Follows proper procedure in stripping, disinfecting, and re-making of bed.

Education

10th grade education

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Housekeeper you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for daily cleaning and supplying of all areas according to schedules established by the EVS Department Director. General duties shall include: mopping, vacuuming, cleaning of lavatory, showers and furniture , stocking supplies, wall cleaning, dusting, fixture cleaning and other duties as assigned by Department Director and/or Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Empties wastebaskets and ashtrays; disinfects and re-line wastebaskets.
2. Completes high and low dusting of all horizontal surfaces.
3. Damp wipe/spot clean furniture, shelving, light fixtures, walls, counter tops, windows, appliances, vents, and pictures.
4. Completes general bathroom/lavatory cleaning and polishing including disinfecting or toilet bowl, sink, and bathtub.
5. Cleans and polishes fixtures, mirrors, cabinets, and replenishes soap, paper towels, and toilet paper as needed.
6. Damp mops and vacuums floor surfaces. Spot cleans carpet on an as needed basis.
7. Inspects room for general cleanliness, proper arrangement of furniture, and possible project work that might need the attention of the Housekeeping and/or Maintenance Department.
8. Inspects drapes/cubicles for rips, tears, or excessive
9. Performs other related duties as directed or requi soilage. Report as needed.
10. Follows proper procedure in stripping, disinfecting, and re-making of bed. red.
11. Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION PREFERRED

• 10th grade education

Benefits

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.