Housekeeper

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Housekeeping Associate for the 2nd shift with a 3:00pm start time to disinfect and sanitize patient care areas throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities include waste handling, bed stripping, replenishing supplies, and maintaining safe, clean environments. Proficient English, basic math, computer literacy, and professional appearance are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent English in reading, writing and speaking.
• Basic math skills for supplies and measurements.
• Computer literacy for EPIC transfers/discharges and reporting.
• Neat appearance and professional image.
• Good guest relations and teamwork in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Disinfects and sanitizes assigned work areas using proper equipment.
• Removes waste, linen, recycling, and sharps containers; cleans areas daily.
• Vacuums and maintains cleaning equipment and carts safely.
• Reports repairs or unsafe conditions to management immediately.
• Replenishes patient supplies and strips/makes beds when needed.
• Operates Vocera for professional communication; follows safety rules.
• Follows infection control and universal precautions; uses chemicals safely.
• Cross trains in multiple areas and assists other units as assigned.
• Assists with EPIC-based transfers and discharges as required.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic math

Computer literacy

Neat appearance

Guest relations

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

This position is 2nd shift with 3:00pm start timeWork ShiftEvening/NightScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing essential housekeeping functions throughout the hospital. Primary work will consist of disinfecting/sanitizing patient care areas and other areas of the hospital. Work is completed in a friendly, safe and sanitary way following infection control guidelines, universal precautions and directives from EVS Management Team.Job DescriptionJob Duties/Essential FunctionsJob DutiesDisinfects/sanitizes assigned work area using proper equipment.Removes waste, linen, recycling, some equipment, and sharps containers.Cleans assigned area(s) following the daily duty sheet.Vacuums assigned area(s), uses and maintains equipment properly and safely.Reports needed repairs or safety related items immediately to appropriate level of management.Reports any patient's belongings found to nursing immediately for prompt follow up.Replenishes patient supplies as needed or requested by the patient.Strips, sanitizes and makes all types of hospital beds.Demonstrates proper use of standard precautions and infection control policies.Demonstrates proper use of chemicals.Maintains a clean cart and cart closet.Empowered to always work in a safe manner around patients and coworkers.Cross trains in multiple areas and helps out in other areas as assigned.Operates hospital provided communication (Vocera) in a professional manner.Learns and understand EPIC software for transfers and discharges.Adapts to seeing and cleaning blood, body fluids and body waste.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.Basic math skillsComputer literacyMust maintain neat appearance and professional imageProper guest relation skills.Professional ExperiencePrior housekeeping experience preferredEducationHigh School Diploma/GED preferredLicensure, Certification, RegistrationNonePhysical RequirementsMedium: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. to waist and shoulder height on occasional basis.Able to push and pull up to 25 lbs. of horizontal force on frequent basis.Pay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.