Hospital Housekeeper I - VCMC/Santa Paula Hospital

The County of Ventura operates two significant healthcare facilities: Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital (SPH). Both hospitals are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the community, with a particular focus on providing access and care to underserved populations and individuals facing barriers to healthcare. As critical institutions within Ventura County, VCMC and SPH emphasize creating a healing environment that promotes patient safety, comfort, and well-being. These hospitals uphold high standards of cleanliness and sanitation to protect patients, staff, and visitors, thus ensuring the best possible healthcare experience for all who enter their facilities.

This job opportunity is for the position of Health Care Agency Housekeeper I, a full-time regular role based at either Ventura County Medical Center or Santa Paula Hospital, located in Ventura and Santa Paula, CA. The salary for this position ranges between $43,680.00 and $60,922.97 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The selected candidate will be an essential part of the housekeeping team, contributing to the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall upkeep within various hospital departments and patient care areas. The housekeeper position is vital to maintaining the health and safety standards necessary for a healthcare environment.

Under the guidance of supervisors, the Housekeeper I will perform duties involving routine cleaning and disinfecting of various hospital areas, including patient rooms, nursing units, waiting rooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, and public spaces. This role demands a reliable and trustworthy individual who demonstrates empathy and compassion toward vulnerable patients and works cooperatively with medical staff and other personnel. The housekeeper will use a variety of cleaning agents and equipment to sanitize restroom fixtures, furniture, floors, carpets, windows, and other surfaces. Responsibilities also include waste disposal, replenishment of supplies, minor equipment maintenance, and other supportive activities that promote a safe and hygienic hospital environment.

Ideal candidates have some prior housekeeping experience, ideally in healthcare or similar settings, where cleanliness and sanitary standards are paramount. The role requires physical stamina to perform manual cleaning tasks that may involve lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and completing a broad range of body movements such as reaching, bending, grasping, and climbing. Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, is necessary to ensure hospital operations continue smoothly.

Moreover, the Housekeeper I position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), offering overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees’ well-being and professional growth. The County of Ventura supports employee advancement through educational and bilingual incentives, merit increases, uniform provisions, and compensation differentials based on shift schedules. Employees are also eligible for deferred compensation plans including 401(k) and Section 457 programs, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, pension plans, and additional resources such as tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to make a meaningful difference in healthcare by ensuring that hospital environments uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. The role not only contributes to the patient experience by creating a clean and welcoming environment but also supports healthcare teams in providing quality medical care. Interested applicants should be prepared to submit an application by June 5, 2026, and meet necessary requirements including possession or the ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license, ability to work flexible hours, and willingness to work in a healthcare setting with exposure to environmental hazards.