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Housekeeper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.75 - $17.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan
competitive salary
Training and certification opportunities
Veteran support programs
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Las Cruces Recovery Center is a well-established healthcare facility committed to providing quality addiction treatment and recovery services to individuals in Las Cruces, New Mexico. As part of Summit Behavioral Health Care (Summit BHC), the center emphasizes compassionate care, innovative treatment approaches, and a supportive environment that fosters healing and long-term recovery. The facility stands out in the region for its dedicated team, evidence-based practices, and specialized programming tailored to meet the needs of veterans and the military community, ensuring a respectful and effective care environment for all clients.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous housekeeping experience preferably in commercial or healthcare setting
  • Basic proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English
  • Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols
  • Capability to operate commercial cleaning equipment
  • Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks
  • Willingness to obtain CPR, de-escalation and first aid certifications if required
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred
  • Basic reading, writing and speaking skills in English
  • Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines
  • Knowledge of infection control standards
  • CPR and de-escalation certification may be required
  • First aid certification may be required based on state or facility

Job Duties

  • Performs specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility
  • Conducts daily cleaning of the facility including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing of fixtures, general straightening, and cleaning of bathrooms
  • Cleans facility rooms, baths, laboratories, offices and halls
  • Utilizes buffers, scrubbers, sweepers and carpet cleaning equipment as necessary
  • Washes bed frames, brushes mattresses and remakes beds after discharge of clients
  • Keeps utility and storage rooms in neat and orderly conditions
  • Operates commercial washers and dryers
  • Launders soiled linens as directed
  • Attends to infection control standards, transports soiled linen to storage area and distributes laundered articles and items
  • Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors with attention to slip/fall risks
  • Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies
  • Dusts furniture and equipment
  • Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels and sills
  • Empties wastebaskets, transports trash and waste to disposal area
  • Disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies using appropriate processes and germicides
  • Conducts daily check of cleaning cart and linen supply closets to maintain adequate inventory
  • Properly cleans and stores all equipment and supplies after each shift
  • Practices standard/universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines
  • Prepares rooms for meetings and arranges decorations and furniture for facility functions

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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