Housekeeper - Surgical Services

Job description

Your experience matters
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.
More 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.
How 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.

What we’re looking for
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.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Why join us
We 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 : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomasis fully accredited by The Joint Commission and, together with the Sewanee campus, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care close to home.
EEOC Statement
“Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”