<p>Medical Edge Recruitment is hiring a Housekeeper for an acute-care hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is a 13-week contract position offering competitive weekly pay and a structured 8-hour shift schedule. You'll join a facility-wide housekeeping team responsible for maintaining clinical and public spaces to the highest infection-control and safety standards.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $18–$720 weekly</li> <li>13-week contract assignment</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends</li> <li>Extensive housing network and corporate discounts</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards & recognition program</li> <li>24/7 team support and dedicated licensing & compliance team</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>8-hour shift schedule in an acute-care hospital setting</li> <li>Routine cleaning of patient rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, and public areas</li> <li>Responsibility for vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal across designated zones</li> <li>Linen inventory management and supply replenishment (paper products, soap, housekeeping items)</li> <li>Maintenance of cleaning supply closets with safe storage and OSHA-compliant chemical handling</li> <li>Active role in infection prevention and control procedures</li> <li>Observation and reporting of unsafe conditions affecting patient, visitor, and employee safety</li> <li>Compliance with all Safety and Risk Management policies and OSHA regulations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Previous housekeeping, janitorial, environmental services, or healthcare cleaning experience preferred</li> <li>Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures</li> <li>Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the workday; capacity to lift and carry up to 25 pounds or more as required</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and work independently</li> <li>Good communication and observation skills; ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a healthcare environment</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per New Mexico state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Las Cruces is located in southern New Mexico along the Rio Grande, offering a vibrant blend of desert landscape, cultural heritage, and outdoor recreation. The region features a rich Mexican-American cultural presence, nearby hiking and outdoor activities in the Organ Mountains, and proximity to El Paso, Texas. Cost of living is moderate, and the community provides a welcoming environment for healthcare workers seeking a dynamic Southwest setting.</p>