Housekeeping Aide

Fairview Health Services; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to join Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. This day-shift role supports cleaning, infection control, and a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The position is 32 hours per bi-weekly pay period with scheduled shifts listed in the posting. Prior housekeeping or environmental service experience is preferred, and a High School diploma or GED is required. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
• Follows infection control practices and procedures
• Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
• Replenishes supplies
• Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
• Maintains safety and risk controls during cleaning duties
• Demonstrates respectful, courteous service to patients, visitors, and staff
• Documents work assignments and communicates issues to supervisor

Education

High School diploma or GED

Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking to hire a Housekeeping Aide to join our team at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. This is a day-shift position working 32 hours per bi-weekly pay period. The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning duties to help maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.

Schedule

• Week 1:
  Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Week 2:
  Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status