Housekeeping Aide - 1st Shift

Winona Health; Winona, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Winona Health is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to provide cleaning and disinfecting services across departments, patients, and residents. You must be flexible to work in various areas and maintain high cleanliness standards while prioritizing patient privacy and safety.

The role requires adherence to infection control and HIPAA guidelines, with a focus on excellent customer service. 1st shift hours are 6:30am–3:00pm, weekends and holidays on an alternating schedule.

Qualifications

• High School/GED equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Preferred healthcare housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and disinfecting services to all departments, patients and residents.
• Follows infection control protocols, safety standards, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Operates cleaning equipment and uses cleaning products safely.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs waste removal including infectious and hazardous waste, sharps disposal, recycling and linen transport.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements for Winona Health caregivers.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High School/GED Equivalent

Job description

Housekeeping Aide
Environmental Services
1.0 FTE, 80 Hours a Pay Period
1st Shift, Hours between 6:30am - 3:00pm
Weekends: Every Other
Holidays: Every Other
*Starting Pay Between $15.00 - $18.00 Based on Experience

Position Overview:

The Housekeeping Aide position provides cleaning and disinfecting services to all departments, patients and residents at Winona Health. The caregiver must be flexible to work several positions with varied responsibilities. Must provide excellent customer service to those we serve.

While working in patient care areas, operating rooms, and public spaces, the Housekeeping Aide strictly adheres to infection control protocols, safety standards, and HIPAA guidelines to ensure compliance and protect patient privacy and well-being.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, residents, customers and co-workers.
• Anticipates the needs and wants of those we serve.
• Use of commercial cleaning products and chemicals.
• Use of commercial cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow standard work, standard cleaning, and disinfecting procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform waste removal duties including infectious and hazardous waste, sharps disposal, recycling and trash disposal, and linen transport
• Prioritizes and organizes work efficiently to meet department timelines.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements of Winona Health caregivers.
• Understands, supports and integrates the organization’s vision/mission/values/manifesto.
• Keeps an open mind and demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques that embrace change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Required:

• High School/GED Equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred:

• Previous healthcare housekeeping experience.

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota

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