Housekeeper

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated hospital housekeeping associate. You will clean and disinfect patient and non-patient areas, following a seven-step cleaning process and infection control guidelines.

The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, safety practices, and quality improvement participation; a high school diploma and appropriate housekeeping experience are preferred, with training provided on hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital housekeeping is preferred.
• Completion of high school or equivalent or an acceptable education/experience mix.
• Willingness to follow hospital policies and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect areas using the 7-step cleaning process.
• Follow infection control guidelines and universal precautions.
• Maintain equipment, storage rooms and environmental closets.
• Perform all floor maintenance tasks per department procedures.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies.
• Complete assigned goals and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Infection control

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Specifications

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

• Provided upon hire.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired