Hospital Housekeeper: Clean, Safe Healing Spaces

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development and support

Paid time off

Baton Rouge General Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking dependable, self-motivated housekeeping staff to maintain a clean and safe healing environment across patient rooms, offices, and corridors. You will follow safety guidelines, operate cleaning equipment, and help ensure infection control standards are met.

Prior custodial experience is preferred, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Join a team committed to caring for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior housekeeping or custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to understand and follow chemical safety directions.
• Physically able to lift, push, and move equipment and materials up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, halls, and other areas in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Help support a healing environment by ensuring cleanliness and infection control are always maintained.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, baths, offices, halls, and other areas following established standards.
• Maintain floor cleanliness: sweep, mop, vacuum, and spot clean as needed.
• Remove trash and waste safely; restock applicable dispensers.
• Use appropriate chemicals and cleaning solutions per guidelines and safety standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Report low supplies or equipment issues to supervisor promptly.
• Observe proper isolation, asepsis, and infection control procedures.
• Dispose of materials per hospital policies.
• Complete tasks efficiently and ensure all shift responsibilities are finished or handed off.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Attention to safety

Independent worker

Follow instructions

Chemical safety awareness

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking dependable, self-motivated housekeeping staff to maintain a clean and safe healing environment across patient rooms, offices, and corridors. You will follow safety guidelines, operate cleaning equipment, and help ensure infection control standards are met.

Prior custodial experience is preferred, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred. Join a team committed to caring for patients and staff alike.