Evening Hospital Housekeeper - 2nd Shift, 40 hrs

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an Environmental Services/Housekeeping staff member to disinfect and sanitize patient care areas in a hospital setting. You will follow infection control guidelines, manage waste, bedding, and supplies, and support patient safety on a 40-hour, 2nd shift schedule starting at 3:00pm.

You’ll work with EPIC for transfers and discharges and collaborate with nursing staff to maintain a clean, safe environment while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write in fluent English.
• Basic math skills are required for basic calculations.
• Proficient computer literacy and ability to use basic software.
• Maintain neat appearance and professional image.
• Good guest relations and customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Disinfects/sanitizes assigned work area using proper equipment.
• Removes waste, linen, recycling, some equipment, and sharps containers.
• Cleans assigned area following the daily duty sheet.
• Vacuums assigned area(s) and operates equipment properly and safely.
• Reports repairs or safety items to management.
• Reports patient belongings found to nursing for follow-up.
• Replenishes patient supplies as needed.
• Strips and makes hospital beds.
• Demonstrates proper use of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Handles chemicals safely and maintains cart/closet cleanliness.
• Cross trains and assists in other areas as needed.
• Operates Vocera communication professionally.
• Learns and uses EPIC software for transfers and discharges.
• Adapt to cleaning blood, body fluids and body waste.
• Follows Mercy safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic math

Computer literacy

Professional appearance

Guest relations

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an Environmental Services/Housekeeping staff member to disinfect and sanitize patient care areas in a hospital setting. You will follow infection control guidelines, manage waste, bedding, and supplies, and support patient safety on a 40-hour, 2nd shift schedule starting at 3:00pm.

You’ll work with EPIC for transfers and discharges and collaborate with nursing staff to maintain a clean, safe environment while adhering to safety protocols.