Housekeeper

Baptist; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in New Albany, Mississippi, is seeking a Housekeeper responsible for maintaining patient and non-patient care areas in a safe and attractive condition. The role involves cleaning and disinfecting, following safety and infection control guidelines, and maintaining equipment orderly. A high school education or equivalent is required. Previous experience in housekeeping is preferred but not mandatory. This position is crucial for ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safety precautions in a hospital environment.
• Ability to organize and maintain equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect areas by following a 7-step cleaning process.
• Practice infection control guidelines to ensure safety.
• Maintain equipment and storage in an orderly fashion.
• Perform all floor maintenance tasks as per departmental policy.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned goals efficiently.

Education

Completion of 4 years of high school or equivalent

Job description

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.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policy and procedures.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• None.
• 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred

Education

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