Housekeeper HCC

PruittHealth Hospitals and Health Care; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in New Bern, NC, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and guests. The role follows facility policies, adheres to infection control standards, and supports a comfortable living space in a healthcare setting.

The position is full-time, with 1st shift hours, and on-site work located at PruittHealth - Trent, New Bern 28560. On-the-job training is provided; a high school diploma and prior healthcare housekeeping

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Healthcare housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, damp mop, and mop floors per procedure.
• Vacuum carpeted rooms as required.
• Empty trash and replace liners; clean interiors and exteriors.
• Clean bathroom sinks/fixtures/toilets per policy.
• Clean glass surfaces and windows.
• Dust and wipe surfaces around furnishings.
• Follow infection control standards during cleaning.
• Remove wax/dirt build-up around baseboards and doorways.
• Change curtains and draperies as needed; re-hang outside windows.
• Move furniture to clean behind/underneath.
• Turn mattresses after cleaning.

Skills

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides cleaning services to provide a safe sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. Housekeeping services provided are in accordance with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedures, including the use of wet floor signs.
• 2. Vacuums carpeted rooms as applicable.
• 3. Empties trash cans, cleans exterior, cleans interior, and replaces with a clean can liner
• 4. Cleans bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedures.
• 5. Cleans glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
• 6. Cleans behind and underneath furnishings.
• 7. Follows infection control standards while performing cleaning.
• 8. Prevents/removes wax/dirt buildup in corners, around baseboards, and in doorways.
• 9. Changes soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.
• 10. Removes and re-hangs curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.
• 11. Dust/damp cleans surfaces in patient/resident rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• 12. Moves furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.
• 13. Turns bed mattresses after cleaning.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None, on-the-job training is provided

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous experience with healthcare housekeeping or environmental services preferred

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Job: Housekeeping

Primary Location: North Carolina-New Bern

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Posting: Oct 16, 2026, 11:43:26 AM

Work Locations: PruittHealth - Trent, 836 Hospital Drive, New Bern 28560