Job Opportunity: Housekeeper at Western State Hospital (WSH), Kentucky

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Are you an organized, caring person who wants a job that makes a difference in other people's lives?

O Western State Hospital (WSH) is looking for a professional to act as Housekeeper, ensuring the cleanliness and organization of essential clothes and sheets for patients in this psychiatric unit.

If you are looking for stability, benefits and a collaborative work environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

🌍 About Western State Hospital (WSH)

With 168 years of history, O Western State Hospital (WSH) is a statewide adult acute care psychiatric unit serving 34 counties in western Kentucky.

Located in Hopkinsville, KY, the hospital offers psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients with severe mental illnesses.

The average length of stay for patients is only five days, making the environment dynamic and challenging. As Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining patient hygiene and comfort by ensuring clean linens and clothing.

🎯 The Position: Housekeeper

📌 Main Responsibilities:

Collect and separate dirty clothes and linens for washing.
Load, unload and operate washing machines and dryers efficiently.
Fold and organize clean clothes and linens for redistribution.
Count and deliver clothes and linens to hospital units, ensuring that everyone has what they need.
Keep your workspace clean and organized, including machines, tables and laundry separation spaces.
Other tasks as needed, ensuring the proper functioning of the hospital laundry.

💰 Competitive Salary and Benefits

💲 Salary range: $19,578.00 – $29,367.12 per year
Workload: 37.5 hours per week
📌 Type of vacancy: Executive | Full-time | Eligible for overtime pay

📜 Qualifications and Requirements

Great news: no prior experience or specific educational level is required to apply for this position! The hospital is willing to train and empower new employees.

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:

Ability to operate and adjust machines used in everyday life.
Attention to detail and organization, ensuring quality in the work.
Basic Math Skills for counting and separating clothes and linens.
Teamwork, collaborating with other employees to maintain the efficiency of the sector.

🚀 Why Work at Western State Hospital?

🌟 Positive impact on other people's lives – you will be part of a team that directly contributes to the well-being of patients.
🌟 Stability and benefits – government position with guaranteed labor rights.
🌟 Opportunity for beginners – no prior experience required.
🌟 Collaborative work environment – engaged team and continuous support.

🏥 Working conditions

🔹 Possible exposure to cleaning chemicals during activities.
🔹 There may be a risk of minor burns when operating laundry machines.
🔹 Probationary period six months, as per Kentucky state regulations.

🔥 Sign Up Now!

If you are looking for a stable work, with positive impact and possibility of growth, this is your chance!

📌 Location: 2400 Russellville Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

🔗 Apply now: Click here to sign up!

For questions about this position, please contact Audrey Sivils by email audreyl.sivils@ky.gov or by phone 270-889-2667.

🚀 Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to the care and well-being of patients! 🚀