Housekeeper PRN

Ernest Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support patient care through clean, safe environments. You will dust, mop, and sanitize rooms and common areas as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering high-quality care.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to infection control, patient comfort, and a respectful workplace. Previous environmental services experience preferred; training on hospital procedures provided.

Qualifications

• Past housekeeping or environmental services experience preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Dusts, mops, and cleans items such as medicine cabinets, furniture, metals, mirrors, and equipment.
• Vacuums blinds, screens, and vents; replenishes supplies.
• Sterilizes rooms after isolation; supports hospital mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Housekeeping/EVS experience

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

Overview

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

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 to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your 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
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

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.