Hospital Housekeeper – Behavioral Health Care Environment

Oceans Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking a dedicated hospital Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe patient and public areas in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, floors, and common spaces; following infection control and safety procedures; and assisting with linen and waste management. CPR certification and ability to work with a team are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write to read labels and containers of chemicals used, order supplies, complete inventories.
• High school graduate preferred.
• Minimum of six months hospital housekeeping or janitorial experience, or minimum of one year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the facility per established policies.
• Cleans and disinfects patients' rooms and baths daily.
• Performs terminal cleaning after transfer or discharge.
• Cleans, empties, dusts, sanitizes, and maintains nursing stations and non-patient care areas.
• Dusts and mops floors; shampoos carpets when needed.
• Follows infection control procedures and universal precautions.
• Collects and disposes of waste; handles linen and supply rooms.
• Maintains equipment in good condition and reports issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervising others

Infection control knowledge

Safety principles

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene is seeking a dedicated hospital Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe patient and public areas in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, floors, and common spaces; following infection control and safety procedures; and assisting with linen and waste management. CPR certification and ability to work with a team are valued.