Housekeeper

Nexus Health Systems; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Neurorecovery Center in San Antonio, TX seeks a dependable Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and team members. The role supports a specialized residential program for adolescents with complex needs, with duties covering rooms, common areas, and infection-control practices.

Ideal candidates take pride in cleanliness, are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a healthcare/residential setting while interacting professionally with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of housekeeping experience in healthcare, medical, behavioral health, residential, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience with commercial cleaning products and equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, offices, common areas, waiting areas, corridors, dining areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Sweep, wet mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the facility.
• Empty trash containers and properly dispose of waste and other disposable materials.
• Clean and sanitize resident rooms and bathrooms daily.
• Vacuum, detail, and shampoo carpeted areas as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, lights, vents, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Change curtains and drapes as needed.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Follow procedures for safe use, labeling, storage, and security of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain a clean and organized housekeeping cart and store equipment after shift.
• Follow infection-control practices and use PPE.
• Safely clean areas involving waste and potentially infectious materials.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Professional interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio, TX

Join Our Team

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents and team members.

Our San Antonio program provides specialized residential care for adolescents with complex behavioral and emotional needs. Housekeeping plays an important role in creating the structured, therapeutic environment our residents need to heal and grow. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare setting, and enjoys being part of a team with a meaningful mission.

What You'll Do

• Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, offices, common areas, waiting areas, corridors, dining areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Sweep, wet mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the facility.
• Empty trash containers and properly dispose of waste and other disposable materials.
• Clean and sanitize resident rooms and bathrooms on a daily basis.
• Vacuum, detail, and shampoo carpeted areas as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, lights, vents, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Change curtains and drapes as needed.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Properly use housekeeping equipment, including vacuums and carpet-cleaning equipment.
• Follow established procedures for the safe use, labeling, storage, and security of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain a clean and organized housekeeping cart and properly store equipment and supplies at the end of each shift.
• Follow appropriate infection-control practices and use required personal protective equipment.
• Safely clean areas involving human waste, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials when necessary.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to support the needs of the facility.
• Communicate effectively with residents, team members, leadership, and other departments.
• Perform additional housekeeping and facility-support duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• At least one year of housekeeping experience in a healthcare, medical, behavioral health, residential, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience with commercial cleaning products and equipment is a plus.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.
• Is dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Understands the importance of safety and infection-control practices.
• Can work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Is comfortable working in a healthcare/residential setting and interacting professionally with residents.
• Can manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the Nexus GOPTIC Core Values: Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion.

Physical & Work Requirements

This is an active position that regularly requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Housekeepers work with cleaning equipment, water, chemicals, and potentially infectious materials and must follow all applicable safety and infection-control procedures.

The position carries a Group One Personnel Exposure Risk for potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Required training, precautions, and personal protective equipment will be provided in accordance with facility policies.

Tuberculosis screening and required facility training/certifications must be completed and maintained in accordance with Nexus requirements.

Why Nexus?

At Nexus Health Systems, every role contributes to the care and recovery of the people we serve. As a Housekeeper, your work directly supports the safety, comfort, and quality of our residents' environment. You'll join a team committed to providing compassionate care and making a meaningful difference every day.