Housekeeper

CHRISTUS Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering compassionate care and improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. Operating a wide network of hospitals, clinics, and support services, CHRISTUS Health focuses on providing comprehensive medical services with a patient-first approach. They are committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment conducive to healing and recovery, emphasizing quality and compliance with healthcare standards.

The role at hand is for an Environmental Services team member at one of CHRISTUS Health’s hospital facilities. This position plays a critical role in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness across patient rooms, restrooms, and support areas such as offices. The employee is responsible for adhering strictly to infection control cleaning procedures, especially following patient check-outs, to ensure a sterile environment for incoming patients and staff safety. The Environmental Services team member contributes significantly to creating a positive experience for patients, staff, and visitors by preserving a clean and orderly setting throughout the hospital.

This role entails the use of various cleaning tools and equipment, including mops, vacuum cleaners, electric buffers, and disinfectants, requiring the individual to be proficient in handling these safely and effectively. The job demands physical activity including moving furniture and equipment, performing thorough cleaning like scrubbing walls and floors, and operating heavy-duty cleaning machinery like floor strippers and carpet shampooers. Maintaining patient confidentiality and showing professionalism in interaction with hospital associates, medical staff, patients, and the public are essential aspects of this job.

Employees in this role are expected to conduct thorough cleaning audits of their work areas to uphold cleanliness standards and report any environmental or safety hazards promptly to supervisors. Compliance with OSHA guidelines concerning the use of chemicals and workplace safety is mandatory. The working schedule is full-time and temporary, comprising five days a week with eight-hour shifts. This opportunity is suited for individuals who have prior experience or interest in technical cleaning within healthcare environments, working diligently to support patient care through environmental stewardship.