What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper - Environmental Services - Cox Barton County Hospital position at Cox Barton County Hospital?
Facility:
Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759Department:
1566 Environmental Services BartonScheduled Weekly Hours:
0Hours:
VariedWork Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
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Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
The Housekeeper performs the day to day activities of the Housekeeping Department to assure that the hospital maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary facility. Coordinates daily housekeeping services with nursing department when performing duties in patient areas. Follows proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used in the work area. The Housekeeper ensures that Infection Control and Universal Precautions are maintained when performing laundry procedures.Education: Preferred: High School Diploma OR Equivalent Experience: Preferred: 2 years hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning experience Skills: Able to work alone and after hours frequently required Able to stand and walk on a continual basis required Observes all safety standards and uses safety work techniques at all times Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient Materials Safety Data Sheet and Personal Protective Equipment: portrays awareness of safety protocols Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/ABenefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan