Housekeeper-WEP - UnityPoint Health

Daily cleaning and filling supplies in patient rooms, nurses stations, lounges, bathrooms, offices, isolation cleaning of patient rooms, discharge cleaning of patient rooms, and  project work as assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with hospital objectives.  Will use cleaning devices including housekeeper cart, germicidal disinfectant chemicals, high dusters, microfiber mops, ladders, vacuum, mini extractor, Xenex robot and other necessary equipment and supplies.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

    Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.

Education

• The associate is aware of hospital and department compliance for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Successfully completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.
• For the safety of our patients and co-workers, St. Luke’s Hospital requires seasonal and job related vaccinations.  This is reviewed regularly during periodic health assessments.

Customer Service

• Promote the philosophy, programs and initiatives of St. Luke’s Hospital and the Environmental Services Department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, patients and staff in a positive, professional manner which promotes St. Luke’s’ services.

Key Accountability

• Performs cleaning function in assigned areas following established schedule and using prescribed methods.
• Assist in cleaning of emergency spill observed or upon request.
• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and have repairs made as needed.
• Observe and report the need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.
• In case of emergencies perform duties as assigned.

• Customer/patient focused
• Technical aptitude-equipment/chemicals
• Self-development
• Professionalism
• Must be able to work well with all customers, especially coworkers.
• Demonstrate a cooperative, courteous and dependable work performance.
• Possess high integrity and retain confidentiality at all times.
• Serves customers of all ages and should demonstrate understanding of the various expected changes throughout the life span to better serve customers and support staff in appropriate service delivery.