Housekeeper

This position is 1st shift with a 5:30am, 7:00am start with every other weekend.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing essential housekeeping functions throughout the hospital. Primary work will consist of disinfecting/sanitizing patient care areas and other areas of the hospital. Work is completed in a friendly, safe and sanitary way following infection control guidelines, universal precautions and directives from EVS Management Team.

Job Description

Job Duties/Essential Functions

Job Duties

• Disinfects/sanitizes assigned work area using proper equipment.
• Removes waste, linen, recycling, some equipment, and sharps containers.
• Cleans assigned area(s) following the daily duty sheet.
• Vacuums assigned area(s), uses and maintains equipment properly and safely.
• Reports needed repairs or safety related items immediately to appropriate level of management.
• Reports any patient's belongings found to nursing immediately for prompt follow up.
• Replenishes patient supplies as needed or requested by the patient.
• Strips, sanitizes and makes all types of hospital beds.
• Demonstrates proper use of standard precautions and infection control policies.
• Demonstrates proper use of chemicals.
• Maintains a clean cart and cart closet.
• Empowered to always work in a safe manner around patients and coworkers.
• Cross trains in multiple areas and helps out in other areas as assigned.
• Operates hospital provided communication (Vocera) in a professional manner.
• Learns and understand EPIC software for transfers and discharges.
• Adapts to seeing and cleaning blood, body fluids and body waste.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.

• Basic math skills
• Computer literacy
• Must maintain neat appearance and professional image
• Proper guest relation skills.

Professional Experience

• Prior housekeeping experience preferred

Education

• High School Diploma/GED preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• None

Physical Requirements

Medium: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. to waist and shoulder height on occasional basis.
Able to push and pull up to 25 lbs. of horizontal force on frequent basis.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.