What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Parkview Regional Hospital?
Description
Join Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, a 49-bed, acute-care facility providing services that include medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Parkview Regional keeps quality healthcare close to home, with a focus on maintaining and growing quality primary and specialty care services. At Parkview, you’ll work in a hospital empowered by system support yet rooted in community impact.
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Tech II performs advanced custodial and sanitation services to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. This role is responsible for cleaning patient rooms, public areas, procedural and surgical spaces, and may assist with specialized waste handling or terminal cleaning in clinical settings.
Essential Functions
- Cleans and disinfects floors, walls, patient care equipment, restrooms, and public areas.
- Prepares and uses germicidal cleaning solutions according to safety guidelines.
- Handles hazardous waste, soiled linen, and regulated medical waste in compliance with protocols.
- Restocks and organizes supplies and maintains supply closets.
- Assists with furniture moves, room setups, and special project cleaning.
- Collects, transports, and disposes of waste following regulatory standards.
- Operates mechanical cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
- Reports equipment malfunctions and unsafe conditions to management.
- Follows safety protocols for handling chemicals, equipment, and biohazards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Basic understanding of infection prevention practices.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Physically capable of extended standing, lifting, and repetitive motion.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
- None required.
Experience
- 1 year of experience in a healthcare environmental services or custodial role (Preferred).