Hospital Housekeeper: Patient Rooms & Sanitation

CHRISTUS Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Environmental Services worker to clean patient rooms, restrooms, and support areas in a hospital environment. The role requires following infection control procedures after each patient checkout and presenting a professional image to colleagues, staff, patients, and the public.

The position is temporary and full-time, with a 5-day, 8-hour work schedule. It involves stocking supplies, operating cleaning equipment, moving furniture, and ensuring confidentiality of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Requests and receives cleaning equipment and supplies from Environmental Service Supply Room and prepares cleaning solutions.
• Loads hand-pushed utility cart with supplies and equipment and pushes cart to assigned work area.
• Dry and wet mop and vacuum large areas of floors and operate buffing equipment.
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning of floors and carpet and shampoos carpet using mechanical equipment.
• Washes, scrubs and disinfects walls, windows, and doors and removes stains as needed.
• Gathers refuse and transports it to the compactor or shoot.
• Moves furniture and equipment as needed.
• Performs related tasks such as cleaning spills, dusting, hanging curtains, and ensuring cleanliness upon completion.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and reports hazards to supervisor.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cleaning chemicals.
• Daily patient room checkouts are cleaned per established procedures; typical checkout time is 30 minutes.

Skills

years of experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Environmental Services worker to clean patient rooms, restrooms, and support areas in a hospital environment. The role requires following infection control procedures after each patient checkout and presenting a professional image to colleagues, staff, patients, and the public.

The position is temporary and full-time, with a 5-day, 8-hour work schedule. It involves stocking supplies, operating cleaning equipment, moving furniture, and ensuring confidentiality of