Hospital Environmental Services Aide – Day Shift

Fairview Health Services; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit-eligible

Job summary

Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN seeks a dependable Housekeeping Aide to join the Environmental Services team on a 0.8 FTE schedule. The role includes cleaning patient areas, common spaces, and supporting lead relief duties while maintaining infection prevention practices.

This fast-paced healthcare environment rewards thorough, detail-oriented individuals with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Dependable, detail-oriented candidate with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Preferred housekeeping/environmental service experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
• Uses proper chemical dilution rations
• Follows infection control practices and procedures
• Follows proper procedure for assigned area
• Completes assignments in a timely manner
• Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
• Replenishes supplies
• Properly handles soiled and clean linens in assigned areas
• Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
• Uses good body mechanics
• Uses safe work practices i.e. floor signs, use of gloves, follow hazard signs/symbols
• Remains flexible to change assignments as needed
• Contributes process improvement ideas/suggestions
• Properly documents work assignments
• Demonstrates proper emergency and security response
• Takes immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes
• Unlocks and secures access to building as directed
• Cleans emergency spills as needed
• Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
• Uses proper equipment for assignment/task
• Properly cares for equipment and acts for preventive maintenance
• Reports malfunctioning equipment
• Uses safety precautions
• Customer Service
• Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings
• Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude
• Demonstrates respect for customer’s need for privacy
• Performs activities in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner
• Transports furniture and equipment as requested
• Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions to appropriate supervisor
• Interpersonal Relations with Healthcare Team
• Offers and values constructive criticism
• Resolves issues in a respectful manner
• Uses first party communication
• Demonstrates respect for others

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN seeks a dependable Housekeeping Aide to join the Environmental Services team on a 0.8 FTE schedule. The role includes cleaning patient areas, common spaces, and supporting lead relief duties while maintaining infection prevention practices.

This fast-paced healthcare environment rewards thorough, detail-oriented individuals with strong teamwork and communication skills.