Housekeeper

Nevada Regional Medical Center; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Regional Medical Center is seeking a Hospital Cleaner to maintain a sanitary and safe environment across patient rooms, nursing stations, and common areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, linen handling, equipment sanitation, and waste management.

The role requires attention to safety procedures, basic math, and the ability to communicate clearly with staff. This on-site position offers a starting wage and incentive eligibility based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Chemical handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, nursing stations, surgical areas, and rest rooms.
• Launder linens and prepare them for laundry service.
• Wipe down equipment and clean floors.
• Make beds, empty trash, and collect dirty laundry.
• Follow safety guidelines for chemical use and hazardous materials.
• Respond to emergencies to maintain a clean hospital environment.
• Adhere to sanitization procedures per regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Math basics

Multitasking

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay:Base Wage starting at $15; increased based on experience
Incentive Eligible Position:Yes

Essential Functions:

• Clean patient rooms nursing stations, surgical areas, administrative areas, lab, waiting areas and rest rooms.
• Launder some hospital and long term care linens. Prepare the linens that are to be sent to the contracted laundry service.
• Wipe down equipment, clean furniture, polish floors and vacuum carpets.
• Make beds, empty trash and collect dirty laundry.
• Follow safety guidelines for chemical use in the facility.
• Follow guidelines for hazardous materials handling.
• Follow procedures and protocols for proper sanitization per regulation standards regarding body fluids and contagions to prevent contamination.
• Respond to emergencies in relation to cleaning hospital environment.

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• The ability to maintain an open mind to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge while on the job, especially the use of chemicals and understanding of basic safety procedures.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills needed to mix cleaning agents appropriately in accordance with the prescription of the manufacturer

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.
• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Housekeeping experience.
• Chemical handling experience

NRMC is adhering to the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Final Rule.