Housekeeper/EVS Dubuque

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Housekeeper to help maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the facility by following routine cleaning procedures. The role provides cleaning services in patient and non-patient hospital areas, including 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 a specific area. The Housekeeper maintains patient rooms and discharge units to hospital standards, as well as office and ancillary areas. The position includes following established procedures for special isolation cleaning, maintaining housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas, replenishing supplies, and reporting repair needs for equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 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 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 surfaces, floors, and carpets, and move equipment and furniture as needed.
Maintain patient rooms and discharge units to hospital standards by emptying trash and linen containers, high dusting, damp mopping, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, wiping horizontal surfaces, and checking completed work.
Maintain clean office and ancillary areas; quality-control audits are conducted frequently.
Recognize different 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 the need for repairs to equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures to the appropriate person.
Interact cordially, courteously, and helpfully with hospital staff, patients, and the public, exercising tact and diplomacy.