Housekeeper PRN

Ernest Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Earned Time Off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and sterilization standards within a healthcare environment. The role supports patient care areas, adheres to infection control practices, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure a safe, comfortable setting.

Responsibilities include cleaning, dusting, mopping, and replenishing supplies, while maintaining confidentiality and upholding hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of healthcare environmental services procedures preferred.
• Able to maintain quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Dusts, mops, and cleans patient areas and equipment as assigned.
• Vacuuming, dusting, and replenishing supplies as needed.
• Sterilizes rooms after isolation and adheres to infection control practices.
• Works collaboratively with staff to support the hospital mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Environmental services

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Education and 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.