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Lead Housekeeper

BJC HealthCare
Alton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Additional Information About the Role

Daily Pay Available!

 

Looking for a fulfilling job that lets you help patients in need? Look no further than Alton Memorial Hospital! We're currently seeking a Lead Housekeeper to join our team. As a Lead Housekeeper, you'll provide a reassuring presence while cleaning patient rooms throughout our hospital. Join us in our mission to provide quality care and make a difference in our patients' lives. 

 

  • Full Time Role - 40 Hours a Week
  • 1:15 PM - 9:45 PM
  • Rotating Holidays and Works Every Other Weekend
  • Requires Direct Patient Interaction

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

 

Housekeeping is vital in reducing infection by maintaining a clean facility for the hospital, medical office building and Eunice Smith Nursing Home.  The housekeeping department is responsible for daily cleaning of all patient care areas and the periodic cleaning of all offices and support space.  The skills range from routine cleaning to sterile cleaning processes. 


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for daily housekeeping services as assigned, using procedures as outlined by the hospital or service organization. During the absence of the supervisor, assumes those responsibilities in addition to regular assignments.

 

Responsibilities

  • Performs discharge cleaning process in inpatient rooms and prepares room for next admission.
  • Performs routine cleaning activities in inpatient, public and common areas using prescribed, established cleaning process.
  • Assumes supervisor responsibilities in the absence of supervisor.
  • Keeps equipment clean and functional according to procedure and reports defects to supervisor.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • <2 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Associate's Degree
  • Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • < 2 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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