Housekeeper

• 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 safely around patients and coworkers.
• Cross trains in multiple areas, and helping out in other areas as assigned.
• Operates hospital provided communication (Vocera) professionally.
• Learns and understand EPIC software for transfers and discharges.
• Adapts to seeing and cleaning blood, body fluids and body waste.

• 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.

• Housekeeping experience preferred

• High school diploma/GED preferred.

Location: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids · Environmental Services
Schedule: Full Time, Evening/Night, 6pm start time, every other weekend with a holiday rotation