Housekeeper 1 - East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta

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Job Title:

Housekeeper 1 - East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002452

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$24,200.00

Job Description:

Location: Base at East Central Regional Hospital – Gracewood Campus (Augusta, GA)

About DBHDD

Are you a caring person looking to make a difference in the lives of people with serious mental illness?

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is looking for team members to support our patients. In this role, you will work in a hospital setting alongside doctors, nurses, and care staff. You will care for adults who live with severe mental illness, past trauma, and trouble controlling impulses.

A clean, safe environment is a key part of healthcare. By keeping our hospital clean, sanitized, and organized, you directly help our patients stay safe, learn daily skills, and feel supported on their path to recovery.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Housekeeper 1 performs everyday cleaning tasks to keep the facility safe, neat, and sanitary. You will sweep, mop, disinfect patient areas, stock essential supplies, and make sure our hospital meets high cleanliness standards every day.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors using basic cleaning tools and machines.
• Empty trash cans and handle waste disposal according to hospital safety rules.

Supplies & Inventory

• Keep track of cleaning supplies, soaps, paper products, and linens.
• Restock supplies in patient units and staff restrooms as needed.
• Report low stock or broken equipment to your supervisor promptly.

Hospital Safety

• Follow strict infection control guidelines to stop the spread of germs.
• Keep all cleaning supplies, chemicals, and tools safely stored and locked away from patient areas when not in use.
• Report any safety issues or needed repairs to the maintenance team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital, nursing home, hotel, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning products and safety practices.
• A caring, respectful attitude when working around patients receiving mental health care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would have enabled the applicant to have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.