Housekeeper (Temporary)

Harboroaks; Beaver Brook Apartments (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MeadowWood Behavioral Hospital in Beaver Brook area is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to maintain a clean and healthy patient care environment. You will disinfect rooms, arrange furniture, launder linens, stock supplies, and follow infection control measures to support a safe and welcoming atmosphere for patients and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prior housekeeping experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Healthcare housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy patient care environment.

At MeadowWood Behavioral Hospital, our purpose is to provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare that promotes healing, stability, and long-term wellness for individuals and families in our community. We are committed to delivering safe, patient-centered treatment in a supportive and respectful environment where every individual is treated with dignity.

Our team works collaboratively to empower patients facing mental health and substance use challenges, helping them build resilience, restore hope, and achieve meaningful recovery. Through clinical excellence, integrity, and teamwork, we strive to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

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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