Housekeeper - Surgical Services
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Healthcare
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Highpoint Health
- Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Housekeeper joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
about our team
Join the Surgical Services team at Highpoint Health
- Winchester, where collaboration, flexibility, and a positive work environment are at the heart of what we do. Supporting six operating rooms and approximately 15-20 procedures daily, you'll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe surgical environment while working alongside a supportive team that steps in to help one another. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, taking initiative, and making a meaningful contribution to patient care behind the scenes.
you'll contribute
A Housekeeper who excels in this role:
- Perform cleaning and turnover of operating rooms between surgical procedures, including disinfecting equipment and surfaces, mopping floors, removing trash, and replacing liners.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the Surgical Services Department, including operating rooms, staff lounges, locker rooms, central sterile processing, decontamination areas, and supply rooms.
- Follow established infection prevention, isolation, and environmental cleaning protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
- Collect and properly dispose of waste and soiled linens in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Restock designated supplies and maintain clean, organized work areas.
- Operate and clean around surgical equipment, including electronic operating room beds, following appropriate procedures.
- Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment in safe, clean, and working condition.
- Prioritize responsibilities and adjust workflow as surgical schedules and operating room turnover needs change.
- Work independently to identify and complete daily cleaning tasks while collaborating with Surgical Services staff during room turnovers.
- Communicate additional cleaning needs or concerns to department leadership and assist with maintaining department cleanliness standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, preferred. Additional requirements include:
- Previous healthcare, clinical housekeeping, environmental services, or commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required.
- No prior healthcare experience necessary; training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient safety.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively with nurses, surgical staff, and other team members.
- Ability to remain on your feet and move throughout the department for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, push, and move equipment as necessary to complete cleaning responsibilities.
- Willingness to work around blood, bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals, and other materials commonly encountered in a healthcare environment.
- Ability and willingness to learn the safe operation and positioning of electronic surgical equipment as needed for cleaning.
- Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to recognize and address cleaning needs without constant direction.
Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Why join usWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits
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Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees. - Financial Protection & PTO
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Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. - Financial & Career Growth
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Higher education and certification tuition assistance,…
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