What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper-1st Shift-Methodist position at UnityPoint Health?
Perform routine housekeeping duties to include daily cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, classrooms and corridors in accordance with standard operating procedures of the department.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
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- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
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Responsibilities
• Demonstrates ability to utilize SpaceCare QL cleaning process in all patient and ancillary areas of hospital.
• Prepares patient rooms for occupancy; demonstrates understanding of “Epic” protocol.
• Maintains neat appearance of floor surface which include: mopping of hard surface floors, vacuuming of carpets
• Performs job tasks and duties as outlined in the job description/task list while in a secured area. Nursing and Department specific decides who is granted access to rooms that contain medications/supplies.
• Transports waste to the designated trash chute or soiled utility location
• Move furniture and set up meeting rooms
• Reports repair needs of equipment, furniture, fixtures and the facility.
• Maintains equipment for cleanliness
• Abides by all UnityPoint Health- Des Moines and departmental policies.
Qualifications
Must be able to safely lift bags of laundry, trash or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand fluent English.
- Area of Interest: Support Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8;
- Department: Environmental Services- Meth;
- Shift: 730a-4pm with weekend and holiday rotation; 32 hrs/wk;
- Job ID: 151061;