Housekeeper/EVS Dyersville FT Days

About the role

The Housekeeper position at MercyOne Dubuque is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment within the facility by following routine cleaning procedures. Duties include surface cleaning, floor care, carpet cleaning, moving equipment and furniture, and providing cleaning services for patient and non-patient areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning for patient and non-patient areas of the hospital.
• Surface cleaning, floor care, carpet cleaning, and moving equipment and furniture.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and discharge units to meet hospital standards.
• Empties trash and linen containers, high dusts, damp mops, cleans bathroom, cleans/makes bed, damp wipes all horizontal surfaces including clean over-bed table, and checks own work.
• Maintain clean office/ancillary areas.
• Audits are done frequently for Quality Control.
• Performs special isolation cleaning according to established procedures as required.
• Maintain a clean cart, equipment, and janitor closet/storage areas.
• Replenishes supplies of soap, tissues, towels, disposable items and other items as needed.
• Reports the need for repair of equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures to appropriate person.

Requirements

• Previous janitorial and cleaning experience preferred.
• Must be able to become familiar with use and care of housekeeping chemicals and equipment.
• Must be able to work with and accept varying demands of the patient, public and other employees.
• Able to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with all members of the health care team.
• Interacts with hospital staff, patients and public contacts in cordial, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of and ability to differentiate between isolations, and performing special isolation cleaning according to established procedures as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Schedule 6:30 am – 3:00 pm; every other weekend and holiday rotation.