Housekeeper - Full-Time

Jimmy Jazz; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,996; Full time

Job summary

Story County Medical Center in Nevada, Iowa, seeks a Housekeeper to join Environmental Services. The role is hourly, full-time, with daytime hours and weekend rotation as needed. You will clean and disinfect patient areas, handle linens, and follow safety guidelines.

Requirements include a high school diploma and the ability to communicate clearly. Work authorization in the United States is required. Salary ranges from $15.00 to $22.50 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to understand oral and written communications.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient care areas as assigned to meet the needs of the organization, including public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, meeting rooms, etc.
• Follow outlined guidelines on the use and storage of cleaning solutions and other hazardous chemicals to ensure proper safety precautions are being followed.
• Collect, sort, wash, dry and fold linens. Collect dirty linens and distribute clean linens to designated areas of Story Medical.
• Appropriately handle clean linen to ensure compliance with state and federal standards, and Story Medical policies
• Clean windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors and entrances.
• Remove general and potentially infectious medical waste and transport it to a general holding and/or disposal area.
• Maintain effective communication with Facilities department staff and all other Story Medical departments.
• Participate in huddles and staff meetings and attend other meetings and events as they relate to the Facilities Department functions.
• Assist in the distribution of linens.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Written & oral communication

Courtesy and cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Employee Type Hourly

Description

Are you seeking a new and exciting chapter in your career journey? Join us at Story County Medical Center as a Housekeeper within our Environmental Services. Located in Nevada, Iowa, we deliver top-quality healthcare across multiple specialties in a community-focused setting. Be part of our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in healthcare!

As a Housekeeper you will:

• Clean and disinfect patient care areas as assigned to meet the needs of the organization, including public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, meeting rooms, etc.
• Follow outlined guidelines on the use and storage of all cleaning solutions and other hazardous chemicals to ensure proper safety precautions are being followed.
• Collect, sort, wash, dry and fold linens. Collect dirty linens and distribute clean linens to designated areas of Story Medical.
• Appropriately handle clean linen to ensure compliance with state and federal standards, and Story Medical policies
• Clean windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors and entrances.
• Remove general and potentially infectious medical waste and transport it to a general holding and/or disposal area.
• Maintain effective communication with Facilities department staff and all other Story Medical departments.
• Participate in huddles and staff meetings and attend other meetings and events as they relate to the Facilities Department functions.
• Assist in the distribution of linens.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about optimizing patient care? We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to understand oral and written communications.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Related work in healthcare.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Are you looking for a workplace that prioritizes your well-being and supports your professional growth? Look no further! We offer a competitive salary range paired with a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist you throughout your career journey.

At Story Medical, we provide access to wellness resources, professional development opportunities, retirement planning assistance, and a supportive work environment. We believe in equipping our team members with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Join us and become part of a community where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged.

Employment Type: 40 hours/week Monday-Friday, occasional weekend rotation - target hours of 1:00pm - 9:30pm

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50 per hour (competitive and commensurate with experience)

Work Authorization: Please note that Story County Medical Center will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Candidates with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN, or those who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time.