Housekeeper Lead (Full Time)

Job Description

OakLeaf Clinics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Housekeeper Lead to join our expanding team working 30-32 Hours, Monday through Friday.

OakLeaf Clinics is dedicated to providing our patients with compassion, trust, and a lifetime of individualized care. Our healthcare team consists of physicians, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical assistants working in concert with laboratory/imaging services to offer individualized care to the Chippewa Valley.

Position Description:

The Housekeeper Lead plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This position combines direct housekeeping duties with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring that cleanliness standards and infection-control practices are consistently upheld throughout the facility. The Housekeeper Lead works alongside the housekeeping team, providing direction, training, and support while also monitoring quality and compliance with safety protocols. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing needs in a healthcare setting. By overseeing daily housekeeping operations, coordinating staff schedules, and addressing issues proactively, the Housekeeper Lead helps ensure that the facility operates efficiently and that patients and visitors experience a professional, comfortable, and sanitary environment.

Responsibilities

Provide daily direction and support to housekeeping staff, assigning tasks and monitoring completion to ensure quality standards are met.

Trainnew staffin cleaning procedures, safety practices, and proper use of equipment and supplies, andprovideongoing guidance as needed.

Inspect patient rooms, public areas, and other common spaces to verify cleanliness, safety, and compliance with infection-control standards.

Perform routine cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting surfaces, restocking supplies, andmaintainingpatient and public areas.

Assistwith scheduling staff shifts to meet operational needs, adjusting assignments to cover absences or increased demand.

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with management to restock cleaning products, toiletries, and equipment as needed.

Report and follow up on maintenance issues, safety hazards, or equipment malfunctions to ensuretimelyresolution.

Ensure that all staff follow safety and health regulations, including the use of PPE and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.

Serve as a point of communication between housekeeping staff and clinic management, ensuring that information flows effectively in both directions.

Complete other duties as assigned

Work a flexible schedule within the clinic or department hours based on clinical demand or need

Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalentrequired.

Minimum 1–2 years of housekeeping experience; prior leadership or team lead experience preferred.

Familiarity with cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals used in healthcare environments.

Strong organizational skills and ability to delegate tasks effectively.

Keen attention to detail to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move heavy objects as required by the job.

Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to enforce compliance within the team.

Dependable and punctual, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, staff, and team members.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage emergency cleaning situations quickly and effectively.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a healthcare office or clinical setting. The role requires frequent interaction with patients, staff, and visitors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Major activities include frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting. Some carrying, kneeling, and squatting may be required. Use of cleaning equipment, manual dexterity, and good vision (including near acuity, depth perception, and accommodation) are essential for performing technical and inspection-related work.

Salary: From $26.50 per hour, commensurate with experience

Education: High School

Job Type: Full Time, 30-32 hours, M-F, 3am-930am OR 6pm-1230am

Experience: None

Location: 3802 Oakwood Mall Drive • Eau Claire, WI 54701

Full-time