Housekeeper

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Calhoun City, MS is seeking a dedicated hospital housekeeping worker to clean and disinfect patient and non-patient areas, maintain supply rooms, and support department quality initiatives. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and adherence to hospital policies to keep areas safe and attractive.

Training provided on hire; prior housekeeping experience preferred, with a minimum high school education or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control guidelines and safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects hospital areas following the 7-step cleaning process.
• Maintains clean and organized storage rooms and environmental closets.
• Performs floor maintenance tasks as required by policy.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in department quality and performance improvement activities.
• Completes assigned housekeeping tasks and goals.

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Maintains patient and non-patient care areas, within the hospital, and keeps them in a safe and attractive condition. Actively participates in department quality/performance improvement activities and demonstrates appropriate policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects areas by completing 7 step cleaning process.
• Practices infection control guidelines by adhering to universal precautions and practices safety precautions completing work assignments.
• Maintains equipment, storage rooms and environmental closets in orderly fashion.
• Performs all floor maintenance tasks in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Follows Service First principles.
• Fulfills Hospital required competencies.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policy and procedures.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Appropriate housekeeping experience.

Minimum Required

• None.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred

Education

• Appropriate Education.

Minimum Required

• Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Training

• Provided upon hire.