Housekeeper - Surgical Services

Lifepoint Health Careers; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance / Education support

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company–匹算

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Housekeeper for the Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas surgical services team. You will help maintain a clean, safe operating room environment by turnover cleaning between procedures and supporting staff with infection control and sanitation.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work with nurses and sterile processing in a fast-paced hospital setting. Full-time schedule with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Healthcare, clinical housekeeping, environmental services, or commercial cleaning experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and turnover of operating rooms between procedures, including disinfecting equipment, mopping floors, removing trash, and replacing liners.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the Surgical Services Department and related areas.
• Follow infection prevention and environmental cleaning protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Collect and dispose of waste and soiled linens per hospital policies.
• Restock supplies and keep work areas organized.
• Operate and clean around surgical equipment, including electronic operating room beds, per procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your experience matters

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Housekeeperjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join the Surgical Services team at Highpoint Health - Winchester, where collaboration, flexibility, and a positive work environment are at the heart of what we do. Supporting six operating rooms and approximately 15-20 procedures daily, you'll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe surgical environment while working alongside a supportive team that steps in to help one another. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, taking initiative, and making a meaningful contribution to patient care behind the scenes.

How you'll contribute

A Housekeeper who excels in this role:

• Perform cleaning and turnover of operating rooms between surgical procedures, including disinfecting equipment and surfaces, mopping floors, removing trash, and replacing liners.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the Surgical Services Department, including operating rooms, staff lounges, locker rooms, central sterile processing, decontamination areas, and supply rooms.
• Follow established infection prevention, isolation, and environmental cleaning protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
• Collect and properly dispose of waste and soiled linens in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Restock designated supplies and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Operate and clean around surgical equipment, including electronic operating room beds, following appropriate procedures.
• Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment in safe, clean, and working condition.
• Prioritize responsibilities and adjust workflow as surgical schedules and operating room turnover needs change.
• Work independently to identify and complete daily cleaning tasks while collaborating with Surgical Services staff during room turnovers.
• Communicate additional cleaning needs or concerns to department leadership and assist with maintaining department cleanliness standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Previous healthcare, clinical housekeeping, environmental services, or commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• No prior healthcare experience necessary; training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively with nurses, surgical staff, and other team members.
• Ability to remain on your feet and move throughout the department for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, push, and move equipment as necessary to complete cleaning responsibilities.
• Willingness to work around blood, bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals, and other materials commonly encountered in a healthcare environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn the safe operation and positioning of electronic surgical equipment as needed for cleaning.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to recognize and address cleaning needs without constant direction.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and, together with the Sewanee campus, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care close to home.

EEOC Statement

"Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.