Housekeeper (PRN)

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly challenges

Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for their Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and sterilization in a healthcare environment, ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld.

Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in housekeeping and be knowledgeable in healthcare environmental services procedures. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside robust benefits aimed at enhancing employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping/environmental services experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Dusts, mops, and cleans items such as medicine cabinets, furniture, metals, mirrors, and equipment.
• Vacuums blinds, screens, and vents.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as replenishing supplies.
• Sterilizes rooms after isolation.
• Integrates the hospital's mission and 'Guiding Principles' into daily practice.

Skills

Knowledgeable of appropriate healthcare environmental services procedures

Effective organizational and time management skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain quality and safety standards

Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality

Ability to learn and practice healthcare environmental services procedures

Ability to work closely and professionally with others

Education

Previous housekeeping/environmental services experience preferred

Job description

Overview

Join our world‑class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care. Join a Team Committed to Restoring Lives. At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are more than a hospital—we are a community of caregivers driven by purpose, compassion, and a shared mission to help patients regain independence after life‑changing illness or injury. Located in Las Cruces, NM, our hospital offers state‑of‑the‑art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary team approach that delivers exceptional outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician, therapist, or healthcare leader, you’ll find a rewarding career here where your work truly makes a difference.

Why consider relocating to Las Cruces? Nestled in the Mesilla Valley against the backdrop of the Organ Mountains, Las Cruces offers a stunning desert landscape, a relaxed pace of life, and a warm, welcoming community. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or a lower cost of living, Las Cruces delivers. 300+ days of sunshine annually—ideal for hiking, biking, and outdoor living. Easy access to the Organ Mountains‑Desert Peaks National Monument, White Sands National Park, and the Rio Grande. Home to New Mexico State University, bringing energy, education, and innovation to the area.

We are seeking a Housekeeper

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs that focus on enhancing the employee experience. We also encourage employees to share their experience through "My Ernest Journey" and our Engagement Survey. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits designed to support health and financial well‑being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short‑and‑long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives

Professional Growth

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills: Previous housekeeping/environmental services experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledgeable of appropriate healthcare environmental services procedures
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality
• Ability to learn and practice healthcare environmental services procedures
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others

Responsibilities

Dusts, mops, and cleans items such as medicine cabinets, furniture, metals, mirrors, and equipment. Vacuums blinds, screens, and vents. Performs miscellaneous duties such as replenishing supplies. Sterilizes rooms after isolation. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.