Hospital Hygiene Specialist – Patient-Focused Cleaning

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in a hospital setting. This role handles scheduled cleaning, responds to spills, and ensures compliance with infection control standards and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, while adhering to vaccination protocols and fostering patient safety.

The position emphasizes respectful patient interaction and teamwork within a busy hospital operations environment, with ongoing required training and

Qualifications

• English reading, writing, and speaking required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency cleaning, maintain equipment, and dispose of waste safely to ensure a hygienic environment
• Follow infection control, compliance, and safety protocols, complete required training, and support emergency operations
• Promote positive customer experiences through professional interactions with patients, visitors, and staff while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in a hospital setting. This role handles scheduled cleaning, responds to spills, and ensures compliance with infection control standards and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, while adhering to vaccination protocols and fostering patient safety.

The position emphasizes respectful patient interaction and teamwork within a busy hospital operations environment, with ongoing required training and