Housekeeper

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a housekeeping team member to maintain cleanliness and safety across patient and non-patient care areas within the hospital. You will participate in quality improvement activities and follow established policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control guidelines, proper disinfection, and orderly maintenance of facilities. Training is provided upon hire, with a focus on hospital standards and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Education.
• Appropriate housekeeping experience.
• Knowledge, skills and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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