Housekeeper

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a hospital housekeeping professional to maintain clean and safe patient and non-patient areas within the hospital. The role emphasizes adherence to infection control guidelines, completion of assigned goals, and participation in quality/ performance improvement activities.

The ideal candidate has appropriate education, with knowledge of basic housekeeping procedures and a willingness to follow hospital policies and safety protocols while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must have basic housekeeping skills and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control practices is preferred.
• Education and training appropriate to hospital housekeeping expectations.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient and non-patient areas following the 7-step cleaning process.
• Practices infection control guidelines and universal precautions.
• Maintains equipment, storage rooms and environmental closets in orderly fashion.
• Performs floor maintenance and adheres to departmental policies.
• Follows Hospital Service First principles and completes assigned goals.
• Fulfills hospital required competencies and adheres to policies.

Skills

Housekeeping

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.