Housekeeper / Tascosa FED / Environmental Services / FT / Varied

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a comprehensive 495-bed healthcare system dedicated to providing exceptional medical services to the city of Amarillo and its surrounding region. This system strikes an ideal balance between traditional healthcare values and the utilization of state-of-the-art technologies to deliver superior patient outcomes. Located in Amarillo, Texas, the system benefits from the region's unique blend of big city convenience and small-town friendliness. Local attractions such as the breathtaking Palo Duro Canyon and excellent recreational facilities, combined with a quality educational system, make Amarillo not only a great place to receive healthcare but also a wonderful community to live and work in.

The Northwest Texas Healthcare System prides itself on a culture of exemplary patient care, sustained by professionals who demonstrate passion, dedication, and a strong commitment to personal excellence. Employees are the backbone of the system's success, and it continually seeks those who can effectively contribute to this culture. The system is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS operates various healthcare facilities across the U.S. and internationally, offering robust career development opportunities across its network.

The Environmental Services Worker/Housekeeper role at Northwest Texas Healthcare System is vital in maintaining the cleanliness and aseptic environment necessary for high-quality patient care. This full-time position involves performing cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the hospital, including patient and non-patient areas, special units, and other locations as assigned. The individual in this role ensures that all hospital areas meet the hygiene standards that are critical in healthcare settings, thereby contributing to infection control and overall patient safety.

Key responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, and other cleaning tasks such as wall washing, window cleaning, upholstery care, curtain replacement, vent cleaning, restroom scrubbing, floor stripping, and carpet extraction. This role demands a professional demeanor when interacting with patients of all age groups, their families, and co-workers, while adhering to rigorous safety standards as set by Medi-Dyn and Northwest Texas Healthcare System.

The role requires the ability to handle routine, repetitive tasks while managing interruptions with tact and efficiency. Employees must be mindful of their environment and prioritize cleaning activities without disrupting patients, staff, or visitors. Close supervision is provided, but initiative in delivering high cleaning standards is valued. Logistics, such as ensuring adequate supplies and prioritizing tasks according to immediate needs, are essential functions of this role.

Physically, the position involves continuous standing and walking, frequent bending and crouching, occasional lifting and balancing, as well as manual dexterity for handling cleaning equipment. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary to operate safely and effectively within the hospital environment.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System offers a competitive compensation package with benefits including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match, and various employee retention and loan forgiveness programs. This role represents a meaningful opportunity to join a respected healthcare provider dedicated to patient care excellence in a supportive and career-oriented environment.