Housekeeper

Mark Twain Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, California, is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a sanitary, orderly environment for patients and staff. You will follow disposal procedures for biohazard materials and apply cleaning techniques to rooms and equipment, restocking supplies and delivering linens daily.

The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, safety compliance, and readiness to support emergencies, contributing to a safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum six months experience in similar hospital or commercial housekeeping environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned area in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental procedures
• Cleans and prepares assigned area's dismissals and transfers in a timely manner to expedite patient admissions
• Performs linen duties when assigned
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies relative to cleaning activities for par stocking purposes
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments
• Keep housekeeping closet locked

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health - Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving more than 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full range of services, including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also operates four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and it is the only medical facility in Calaveras County.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Housekeeper, you'll clean and maintain assigned areas of the hospital in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition to promote a clean and healthy environment for all employees, patients, and guests in accordance with departmental standards.Every day you will adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You will apply specialized cleaning techniques to designated rooms and equipment, replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and tissues, and deliver clean linens to patient rooms.You will be successful in this role if you consistently maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control while following safety protocols and departmental guidelines. Success also depends on reliability, attention to detail, flexibility to take on additional tasks, timely reporting of maintenance issues, and a proactive approach to responding to emergencies and supporting a safe, healthy environment for patients and staff.

• Cleans assigned area in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental procedures
• Cleans and prepares assigned area's dismissals and transfers in a timely manner to expedite patient admissions
• Performs linen duties when assigned
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies relative to cleaning activities for par stocking purposes
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in and around hospital departments
• Keep housekeeping closet locked

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum six months experience in similar hospital or commercial housekeeping environment