• Environmental Services Tech

    UnityPoint Health (Fort Dodge, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Support Services

    + Sign On Bonus: $1,500

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Environmental Services

    + Shift: 2:30pm - 11pm with every other weekend and holiday

    + Job ID: 170750

     

    Overview

     

    UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge

     

    Environmental Services Tech (janitor/housekeeper)

     

    FTE: 1.0 (Full-time, 40 hours per week) Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30pm to 11pm with every other weekend and holiday

     

    Benefits

     

    + Excellent pay with Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Health, dental, vision insurance

    + Individual and family life insurance

    + Short- and long-term disability

    + 401k Retirement with employer matching

    + Tuition assistance

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    • Maintains high standards of cleanliness as defined by following daily and weekly program requirements and additional hospitality rounding.

    • Displays positive interactions with patient, family, and staff on a daily basis.

    • Maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA).

    • Follows department and hospital safety policies.

    • Adheres to all hospital and department policies and procedures and Standards of Behavior

    • Completes the routine and/or special cleaning needs of areas assigned to work to include, but not limited to: auto scrubbing, battery operated vacuum (bovaccing), dry and wet mopping, wiping off horizontal and vertical surfaces, vacuuming, pulling trash, high dusting, edging, cleaning sinks, toilets, howers, tubs, fans, extracting carpets, cleaning stairwells, operate cardboard/trash packer.

    • Safely handles all waste streams according to policy/guidelines.

    • Notifies Supervisor or HELP Desk of any repairs or maintenance needed.

    • Delivers supplies if assigned.

    • Delivers overhead bar and trapeze (Assist clinical staff with set-up as requested), traction equipment, and other equipment as requested.

    • Assists with meeting room set-ups.

    • Responds to emergencies within the department.

    • Responds appropriately as assigned to trained emergency codes.

    • Participates daily in department stretching program.

    • Suggests to the Supervisor or Manager safer, more efficient methods of performing assigned work.

    • Demonstrates positive customer/co-worker relations skills as defined by Character Counts ©.

    • Completes daily clean-up of carts and equipment as assigned.

    • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in Environmental Services' supply closets, cleaning stations and storage areas.

    • Identifies and reports/documents needed maintenance of equipment if assigned.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Must be at least 18 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent desirable, but not required.

    Experience:

    Previous Environmental Service (housekeeping) and strong patient care/customer service skills experience in a health care facility desirable, but not required. Primarily on the

     

    job training.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    Ability to follow detailed instructions and respond to pagers. Ability to speak, hear, read and write English at a level that supports communication with patients, family and staff. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to relate to others in a caring, tactful and courteous manner in less than calm circumstances. Basic computer skills (i.e., Net Learning, email).

    Other:

    Equipment operated includes: concentrated or ready to used chemicals, roto, floor buffers, vacuums, mops, large buckets and wringers, carpet extractors, floor scrubber, bovac, auto scrubber, Microfiber mop/cloths, scoops, high dusters, johnny mops, cardboard packer, pagers and carts. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Protective clothing required includes nitrile gloves, sometimes goggles, face shield, surgical mask, shoe covers, protective gown, knee pads, and cloth gloves for working with Calcium Chloride.