Housekeeper/EVS Dyersville FT Days

About the role

The Housekeeper position at MercyOne Dubuque involves maintaining a clean and safe environment within the facility by following routine cleaning procedures. This role may occasionally take direction from a nursing director or departmental supervisor, who may also provide direction on housekeeping needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning for patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, including 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.
• Ability to work with and accept varying demands of the patient, public and other employees.
• Effective communication skills.
• Harmonious interaction with all members of the health care team.
• Tact and diplomacy.

Benefits

MercyOne Dubuque offers a full benefits package, including competitive compensation and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Pay

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

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