Housekeeper

Fort Thomas, KY, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

competitive pay

comprehensive health coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

wellness programs

mental health programs

recognition programs

Job Description

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is a respected healthcare provider with a rich history spanning over 160 years, serving communities across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Renowned for its commitment to comprehensive and compassionate care, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is driven by a mission to enhance the health and well-being of the populations it serves. The organization values excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork, making it a trusted name in the healthcare sector. At St. Elizabeth, every associate plays a crucial role in upholding these values and advancing the organization's mission, contributing directly to patient care and community health outcomes.

This position is for a Housekeeper on the Ft. Thomas Environmental Services Team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. This is a regular, full-time role offering a schedule of 40 hours per week on the first shift. The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in patient and non-patient areas, creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, as well as respect and empathy in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. The housekeeper will perform routine and detailed cleaning tasks, including high dusting and restroom sanitation, and will handle waste removal efficiently. This role is vital to infection control and overall hospital hygiene, directly impacting patient satisfaction and the healthcare facility's quality standards.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare supports its associates with competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage starting within the first 30 days of employment. The organization offers generous paid time off and flexible work schedules to support work-life balance. Employees also benefit from retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional development, encouraging career advancement. Wellness programs, mental health resources, and recognition initiatives further underscore St. Elizabeth’s commitment to its workforce. Join St. Elizabeth Healthcare to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving community health while advancing your career in a supportive, respectful environment.

Job Requirements

Ability to read and write
Ability to do heavy lifting up to 50 lbs
No previous experience required
Availability to work full time 40 hours per week on first shift
Compliance with safety standards
Ability to follow instructions and perform detailed cleaning tasks
Capable of standing and moving for extended periods
Willingness to learn and complete in-service training modules

Job Qualifications

Ability to read and write
Demonstrates knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
Shows respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy during encounters with patients, families, visitors and employees
Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures
Capable of working effectively as part of a team
Willingness to attend mandatory training, in-service programs and complete required learning modules

Job Duties

Performs daily cleaning procedures in patient and non-patient areas in order to provide a clean and safe environment for the patients, visitors and staff of the hospital
Completes detailed cleaning duties (high dusting, the cleaning of blinds, etc.) on a weekly basis or upon discharge/transfer of a patient in order to obtain high results on quality assurance inspections as well as patient satisfaction
Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms to ensure that they meet quality expectations
Removes trash from the areas being cleaned to a central location to facilitate the removal of trash from the building
Attends in-service programs, meetings and completes Net Learning modules as required by the hospital
Follows applicable safety steps required to perform duties ensuring safety for themselves and patients, complying with hospital, state and federal safety standards
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the applicable principles of growth and development over the life span of those they serve
Performs other duties as assigned