Housekeeper- Full Time

clearskyhealth; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health is seeking a dedicated environmental services worker to maintain clean, safe patient rooms and hospital areas. You will follow approved procedures to clean after discharge, handle linens, and help keep floors and fixtures in top condition.

The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Responsibilities include disinfecting spaces, disposing of waste per policy, and supporting training and equipment upkeep while ensuring a welcoming

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare environmental services procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all patient rooms and ancillary areas per hospital procedures.
• Cleans patient rooms after discharge and vacuums/cleans furniture and carpet.
• Replaces soiled draperies, moves furniture and cleans walls.
• Cleans light fixtures, vents, and high-dusting using a ladder when needed.
• Collects soiled linen and distributes clean linen and gowns.
• Maintains floors with stripping, waxing, and buffing as required.
• Disposes of waste and bio-waste following policies.
• Adheres to safety and infection prevention standards.
• Completes trainings and supports overall organization.

Skills

Healthcare environmental services

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

Schedule: Thursday through Monday

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Essential Functions:

• Cleans all patient rooms and ancillary areas in assigned area using Hospital approved processes and procedures.
• Cleans patient rooms immediately upon patient discharge from the Hospital.
• Vacuums and cleans upholstered furniture and carpeted areas.
• Replaces all soiled window draperies, moves furniture and other equipment as directed. Spot cleans and washes walls.
• Cleans light fixtures, vents, and other apertures. Cleans window frames, door frames, televisions and other high dusting using ladder when necessary.
• Collects soiled linen from all patient areas and distributes the clean linen and hospital gowns back to the appropriate unit.
• Assists in maintaining floors by proper cleaning techniques which include stripping, waxing, buffing, as needed.
• Collects waste from all areas of hospital, sanitizes garbage cans, and properly disposes of waste and bio-waste if necessary.
• Strictly adheres to Hospital policies and procedures regarding use of hazardous materials and exposure to body substances and utilizes/wears required protective equipment and/or clothing.
• Takes daily inventory of supplies and cleans and inspects equipment for any repairs or replacements. Notifies administration of equipment repairs.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Completes required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

1 year experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

None

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of appropriate healthcare environmental services procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.