Housekeeper (PRN)

Harboroaks; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to maintain a clean, safe patient care environment across the facility.

You will perform cleaning, disinfection, room turnover, and linen handling while following infection control measures. Prior healthcare housekeeping experience is preferred, and CPR/de-escalation certification may be required.

We offer training and opportunities to contribute to a high-quality care setting in Covington, LA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping in healthcare setting preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks for general upkeep and sanitation.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment using germicides.
• Move and arrange furniture, clean kitchens, floors; launder linens.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and stock as needed.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and facility functions.
• Follow all infection control measures.

Skills

Infection control awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

Responsibilities

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being.

Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
• Perform other housekeeping duties, such as move and arrange furniture, turn mattresses, clean kitchens, cooking utensils, silverware, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors as needed.
• Launder soiled linens as directed.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use.
• Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions.
• Responsible for stocking of supplies as needed
• Follow all infection control measures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid state driver’s license, where required in a facility.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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