Housekeeper

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The Housekeeper plays an important role in supporting quality patient care by ensuring hospital spaces are properly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained according to established infection prevention and safety standards.

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, laboratory and radiology departments, administrative offices, waiting rooms, public restrooms, and other hospital spaces.
• Clean furniture and equipment, wipe down surfaces, make beds, polish floors, vacuum carpets, and empty waste containers.
• Collect soiled linens from patient care areas and distribute clean linens and hospital gowns to appropriate departments.
• Restock cleaning supplies and monitor the condition of housekeeping equipment to ensure it is clean, functional, and properly maintained.
• Follow established infection prevention procedures, universal precautions, and safety guidelines when handling cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, medical waste, and potentially contaminated equipment.
• Recognize and address cleaning needs throughout the day to maintain a consistently clean and sanitary environment.
• Communicate cleaning concerns, supply needs, equipment issues, and special cleaning requirements to the Housekeeping Supervisor and appropriate department personnel.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and the Housekeeping Supervisor regarding isolation precautions and specialized infection control needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and use cleaning products and personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Work cooperatively with hospital departments, patients, visitors, and coworkers while demonstrating professionalism, respect, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Follow hospital policies, attendance expectations, confidentiality requirements, and established emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Participate in departmental education, performance improvement activities, and other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification when offered through Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including cleaning procedures, chemical-use directions, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize daily cleaning responsibilities.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment.
• Ability to recognize and report safety concerns, supply shortages, and equipment maintenance needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and other repetitive physical movements. The Housekeeper must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, push or pull with up to 35 pounds of force, and safely handle cleaning supplies and equipment. Near vision is necessary to read product labels and chemical-use instructions. A post-offer physical job duty screening is required.

The Housekeeper works throughout the hospital, including patient care areas and other clinical and nonclinical departments. The role may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, blood and bodily fluids, medical waste, and contaminated equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Mobridge Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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