Housekeeper-Lead

Baptist; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services/Housekeeping staff member to maintain clean and safe patient and non-patient areas across the hospital.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control guidelines, completion of the 7-step cleaning process, and alignment with department policies while supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of basic safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect areas using a 7-step cleaning process.
• Follow infection control guidelines and safety practices.
• Maintain equipment, storage rooms, and environmental closets in orderly fashion.
• Perform floor maintenance per department policy and procedures.
• Follow Hospital Service First principles.
• Meet hospital required competencies.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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.
• Follows Service First principles.
• Fulfills Hospital required competencies.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policy and procedures.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Appropriate housekeeping experience.

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of housekeeping experience preferred

Education

• Appropriate Education.