Housekeeper - Environmental Services - Full Time - Evenings

Mainstreetwashington; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. This role involves disinfecting treatment areas, managing medical waste, and preparing patient rooms. With a focus on infection prevention and patient safety, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the visual appeal and compliance of healthcare facilities. Join a diverse team committed to providing exceptional care and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including education assistance and a competitive wage structure.

Benefits

Education Assistance

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Program

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in cleaning and disinfecting healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect patient treatment and staff areas to ensure safety.
• Perform collection and disposal of medical waste.
• Prepare patient rooms and support areas for new patients.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Disinfection Procedures

General Cleaning

Patient Interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

Provides a clean and safe environment for staff, visitors, and patients within the hospital. Enhances the appearance of the facility by maintaining a consistent floor care program.

What you will Do:

• Disinfect patient treatment, invasive care areas, staff and visitor areas to maximize infection prevention, enhance patient safety, ensure EOC compliance and enhance the visual appeal of assigned areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Perform collection, storage, and disposal of general medical, biohazard, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy, sharps, and soiled linen products from patient treatment areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Clean remodeled or newly constructed areas and ensure they are ready for occupancy.

• Perform project work to include cubicle curtain changes, construction cleanup, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, wall washing, refrigerator cleaning, and other projects as assigned.

• Prepare patient rooms, exam rooms and patient support areas for new patients including disinfection, bed making, floor care, and supplies replenishment in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Interact verbally with patients and visitors to provide directions, hospital information, guest room services and general hospitality.

Hours/Schedule:

Full Time - Evenings, primarily 3:15pm - 11:45pm, 40 hrs./week, Weekend/Holiday Rotation

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Education Assistance offered

Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

Generous paid time off program

Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran