Housekeeper I

Overview:
Housekeeper I

Full Time; FTE 1.0

1st Shift; 6:30am-3:00pm

Muscatine, IA

 

Performs work of routine difficulty in a variety of cleaning tasks that involve use of hazardous chemicals, heavy lifting, and exposure to patients (including blood and body fluids). Daily cleaning of patient rooms (plus transfer and discharge), and precaution room cleaning. Completes a variety of set-ups and special events per departmental requests.

 

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. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

 

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Responsibilities:
Able to use ladders to clean light fixtures, vents, and change cubicle curtains

Vacuuming

Able to operate walk behind or riding floor scrubber

Sweeping, dry or wet mopping public and private areas

Proper high and low dusting

Taking proper care of department equipment, cleaning EVS cleaning carts, equipment & closets and insuring they are stocked properly

Qualifications:
 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

 

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental Service training and / or experience in a patient setting and/or Customer Service preferred, not required

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

Knowledge:

Skills:

Abilities:

 

Must have knowledge of environmental duties and responsibilities. Be able to accept, demonstrate, and perform new responsibilities assigned to the Environmental Service Department. Must be able to exhibit tact, good judgment, honesty, and a high sense of responsibility when dealing with guests and peers.  Must be able to comprehend written communication to complete daily work assignments. Must be able to complete daily work reports for completed assignments.  Must be able to read, speak and understand English to use chemicals and to communicate with customers. Must be able to operate hospital computer. Must be able to use a ladder.

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

 

 

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