Housekeeper

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Carthage, Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain patient and non-patient areas within the hospital. This role involves cleaning and disinfecting in accordance with departmental policies and ensuring a safe environment.

The ideal candidate should possess appropriate housekeeping experience, be familiar with infection control guidelines, and be capable of performing floor maintenance tasks. Training will be provided upon hire, and there are opportunities for professional improvement.

Qualifications

• Appropriate housekeeping experience.
• Knowledge of infection control guidelines.
• Ability to perform floor maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects areas using a 7-step cleaning process.
• Maintains equipment and storage in an orderly fashion.
• Follows Service First principles.

Education

Completion of 4 years of high school

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 completing work assignments safely.
• Maintains equipment, storage rooms and environmental closets in an 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 Requirements

• Appropriate housekeeping experience.

Preferred Experience

• 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred.

Education

• Appropriate education.

Minimum Education 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.