• Housekeeper/Homemaker

    UnityPoint Health (Des Moines, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Support Services

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Environmental Services- Meth

    + Shift: 730a-4pm with weekend rotation

    + Job ID: 169969

     

    Overview

     

    Perform routine housekeeping duties to include daily cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, classrooms and corridors in accordance with standard operating procedures of the department.

     

    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

    • Demonstrates ability to utilize SpaceCare QL cleaning process in all patient and ancillary areas of hospital.

    • Prepares patient rooms for occupancy; demonstrates understanding of “Epic” protocol.

    • Maintains neat appearance of floor surface which include: mopping of hard surface floors, vacuuming of carpets

    • Performs job tasks and duties as outlined in the job description/task list while in a secured area. Nursing and Department specific decides who is granted access to rooms that contain medications/supplies.

    • Transports waste to the designated trash chute or soiled utility location

    • Move furniture and set up meeting rooms

    • Reports repair needs of equipment, furniture, fixtures and the facility.

    • Maintains equipment for cleanliness

    • Abides by all UnityPoint Health- Des Moines and departmental policies.

    Qualifications

    Must be able to safely lift bags of laundry, trash or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand fluent English.