Housekeeper/EVS Dubuque

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a part-time Housekeeper for its Dubuque facility. The role helps maintain a clean and safe environment by following routine cleaning procedures. Housekeeping work covers patient and non-patient areas of the hospital and includes surface cleaning, floor and carpet care, and moving equipment and furniture. A nursing director or departmental supervisor may occasionally provide direction on housekeeping needs in their area. The Housekeeper maintains patient rooms and discharge units to hospital standards, as well as office and ancillary areas. The role also involves cleaning according to isolation procedures, maintaining housekeeping carts and storage areas, replenishing supplies, and reporting needed repairs to the appropriate person. The stated schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 20 hours per week, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Must be able to become familiar with the use and care of housekeeping chemicals and equipment.
Must be able to work with and accept varying demands from patients, the public, and other employees.
Must be able to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with all members of the health care team.

Nice To Haves

Previous janitorial and cleaning experience is preferred.
Previous experience with hospital standards, methods, and procedures is desirable but not mandatory; on-the-job training may be provided.
High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, including surface cleaning, floor care, and carpet cleaning.
Move equipment and furniture as needed.
Maintain patient rooms and discharge units to hospital standards, including emptying trash and linen containers, high dusting, damp mopping, bathroom cleaning, making beds, wiping horizontal surfaces, and checking completed work.
Maintain clean office and ancillary areas and participate in frequent quality-control audits.
Identify isolation types and perform special isolation cleaning according to established procedures when required.
Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and janitor closets or storage areas clean.
Replenish soap, tissues, towels, disposable items, and other supplies as needed.
Report needed repairs to equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures to the appropriate person.
Communicate and work harmoniously with members of the health care team.
Interact with hospital staff, patients, and the public in a cordial, courteous, helpful, tactful, and diplomatic manner.