Housekeeping/Laundry Attendant

Avera Health; Tyler (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Retirement plan 5% match

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Avera Tyler Hospital in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member to maintain a clean, aseptic environment for patients and staff. You will perform designated cleaning in patient areas, operating rooms, and shared spaces, while adhering to safety and infection control standards.

The role supports laundry operations, maintains daily logs, and communicates needs to the Housekeeping Manager. PTO, retirement benefits, and hands-on mentorship are part of the package.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Performs designated cleaning in-patient care areas.
• Disinfects various items in the patient rooms.
• Performs designated cleaning in operating and emergency rooms.
• Cleans all floors, walls, and ceilings.
• Cleans isolation areas according to special standards and procedures.
• Performs designated cleaning of offices, dining room, and assigned departments; dusts; washes and cleans such items as chairs, sinks, mirrors, designated equipment, telephones, blackboards, fixtures, counter, windows, bathrooms, lights and wall fixtures, walls vents, tables and chairs; empties ash trays and trash containers and disposes of refuse; mops and vacuums floors and carpets and fills dispensers as needed.
• Reports required equipment maintenance and supplies needed to the Housekeeping Manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the facility’s strategic and operational plans and supports these daily, including all facility functions.
• Assists in cleaning the laundry area and equipment per established policies and procedures; performs additional duties as assigned.
• Records statistical data and maintains logs, including laundry poundage by department and daily performance breakdown.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Location:

Avera Tyler Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$19.09 - $21.50

Position Highlights

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with every third weekend required.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for performing cleaning duties to provide a clean and aseptic facility, and performing laundry duties to provide ample quantity of linens to all departments and assuring the provisions of high quality service.

What you will do

• Performs designated cleaning in-patient care areas.
• Disinfects various items in the patient rooms.
• Performs designated cleaning in operating and emergency rooms.
• Cleans all floors, walls, and ceilings.
• Cleans isolation areas according to special standards and procedures.
• Performs designated cleaning of offices, dining room, and assigned departments; dusts; washes and cleans such items as chairs, sinks, mirrors, designated equipment, telephones, blackboards, fixtures, counter, windows, bathrooms, lights and wall fixtures, walls vents, tables and chairs; empties ash trays and trash containers and disposes of refuse; mops and vacuums floors and carpets and fills dispensers as needed.
• Reports required equipment maintenance and supplies needed to the Housekeeping Manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the strategic and operational plans of the facility and actively supports these on a daily basis, and as part of this involvement actively supports all facility functions.
• Assists in cleaning the laundry area and equipment according to established policies and procedures and performs additional duties as assigned.
• Records statistical data.
• A log of laundry poundage by department and a performance breakdown log are kept on a daily basis.
• Mends torn linens of good quality and puts them back into circulation.
• Performs safety & infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, residents, and staff.
• This includes understanding and following all safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

High School or GED Equivalent ; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].