Housekeeping/EVS Dubuque FT Days

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a housekeeper at MercyOne, you will be responsible for a clean and safe environment within the facility by following routine cleaning procedures. May occasionally take direction from a nursing director or departmental supervisor may give direction on housekeeping needs of that area. Provide cleaning for patient and non-patient areas of the hospital. Services provided include 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. Has knowledge of and is able to differentiate between isolations. Performs special isolation cleaning according to established procedures as required. Maintain a clean cart, equipment, and janitor closet/storage areas. Replenish supplies of soap, tissues, towels, disposable items and other items as needed. Responsible for reporting the need for repair of equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures to appropriate person.

Requirements

Previous janitorial and cleaning experience preferred.
Familiarity with hospital standards, methods, and procedures desirable but not mandatory.
Ability to become familiar with the use and care of housekeeping chemicals and equipment.
Ability to work with and accept varying demands of the patient, public and other employees.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work harmoniously with all members of the health care team.
Ability to interact with hospital staff, patients and public contacts in a cordial, courteous, and helpful manner.
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Some previous experience in hospital standards, methods, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide cleaning for patient and non-patient areas of the hospital.
Perform surface cleaning, floor care, carpet cleaning, and moving equipment and furniture.
Maintain clean patient rooms and discharge units to meet hospital standards.
Empty trash and linen containers, high dust, damp mop, clean bathrooms, clean/make beds, and damp wipe all horizontal surfaces including clean over-bed tables.
Maintain clean office/ancillary areas.
Perform special isolation cleaning according to established procedures as required.
Maintain a clean cart, equipment, and janitor closet/storage areas.
Replenish supplies of soap, tissues, towels, disposable items and other items as needed.
Report the need for repair of equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures to the appropriate person.