Housekeeper EVS FT Evenings Dyersville **MercyOne** 1 Positions ID: TRHEUS00541990MERCYO Posted On 10/10/2024 **Job Overview** **Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** Monday - Friday 12:30 PM - 8 PM; every other weekend and rotating holiday SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS **POSITION PURPOSE:** Responsible for a clean and safe environment within the facility by following routine cleaning procedures. Under the general supervision of the EVS supervisor, coordinator or charge person. May take direction from a nursing director or departmental supervisor may give direction on housekeeping needs of that area. Provide cleaning for patient and non-patient areas of the hospital. Services provided include surface cleaning, floor care, carpet cleaning, and moving equipment and furniture. **Details:** **Your best life. Our one purpose.** At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility. **What we offer:** We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes: + Wellness programs + Education reimbursement + Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision + Paid time off + Long- and short-term leave + Retirement planning + Life insurance coverage **What you will do:** + Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center's Mission and Values. + Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. + Maintain a high level of customer service by promptly welcoming everyone in a friendly manner, smiles warmly and introduces him/herself. Practices service recovery by apologizing for problems and inconveniences, corrects the problem, takes action once issue is identified and meets the customer’s immediate needs or refers the matter onto someone else. + Maintain clean patient rooms and performs discharge cleaning of a patient unit to meet hospital standards. Empties trash and linen containers, high dusts, damp mops, cleans bathroom, cleans/makes bed on discharge, damp wipes all horizontal surfaces, cleans all assigned equipment in the room and checks own work. + Maintain clean office/ancillary areas. Audits are done frequently for Quality Control. + Has knowledge of and is able to differentiate between isolations. Performs special isolation cleaning according to established procedures as required. + Maintain a clean cart, equipment, and janitor closet/storage areas. + Replenish supplies of soap, tissues, towels, disposable items and other items as needed. + Responsible for reporting the need for repair of equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures to appropriate person. + On an annual basis, performs a thorough deep cleaning for assigned areas. + Must be efficient, effective with use of cleaning products and equipment. + Take an active role in improving the quality of service provided by our department. + Actively participates in department meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services. + Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients. Complies with Safety and Infection Control & Procedure. + Must adhere to JCAHO standards (i.e., use of wet floor signs, electrical check of equipment, do not use door stops, proper use/mixing of chemicals). + Understands and observes all safety rules. Reports all accidents or incidents. Corrects or reports all safety hazards seen. Knowledge of Safety Plan. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **What we are looking for:** + Previous janitorial and cleaning experience preferred. Some previous experience in hospital standards, methods, and procedures desirable but not mandatory as may be trained on the job. + High school graduate or equivalent preferred. + Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter. + Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center. + Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.). + Must be able to work with and accept varying demands of the patient, public and other employees. + Able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team. + Must be able to become familiar with use and care of housekeeping chemicals and equipment. + Ability to work harmoniously with other departments. + Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with patients and public. + Deals with hospital and public contacts in cordial, courteous, and helpful manner. + Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to patients, physicians, employees, and MercyOne business. + Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to multi-task. + Possess a knowledge of all chemicals used in routine cleaning and is trained on how to access SDS information and read SDS sheets. + Must have a good understanding of the Universal Precautions and PPE available to the provision of a clean and safe environment. + Maintain appropriate personal appearance. All associates must be clean, well-groomed and appropriately dressed for the position they hold. Complies with specific dress standards established by the department. **MercyOne Eastern Iowa** provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in Fulton (https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-fulton-family-medicine) specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois. + MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/dubuque/find-a-location/) + MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center + MercyOne Elkader Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-elkader-medical-center) + MercyOne Clinton Medical Center With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region. **Our Mission:** We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. **Our Core Values:** + Reverence + Commitment to Those Who are Poor + Safety + Justice + Stewardship + Integrity **Our Vision:** + We will be the most trusted health partner for life. **Our Actions:** **As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:** + Listen to understand. + Learn continuously. + Keep it simple. + Create solutions. + Deliver outstanding service. + Own and speak up for safety + Expect, embrace and initiate change. + Demonstrate exceptional teamwork. + Trust and assume good intentions. + Hold myself and others accountable for results. + Communicate directly with respect and honesty. + Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion. + Champion diversity, equity and inclusion. **Our Promise:** + We Listen. + We Partner. + We Make it Easy. MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law. **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Primary Contact 1682448195899 Jessica Schleuning Talent Acquisition Partners, Human Resources 563-589-9671 Phone Phone Phone 563-589-9673 Fax jessica.schleuning@mercyhealth.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Customer Service Environmental/Quality Assurance/Safety Health Care Housekeeping/Janitorial Location Dyersville, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1154 Job REQ # TRHEUS00541990MERCYONEENUS \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241010 End Date 20241125 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** PRESS OPERATORS - 1st shift Sedona Staffing Services PRESS OPERATORS - 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services Before and After School Teachers Dubuque Iowa – Champions Inpatient Pharmacist - FT - Days/Evenings/Nights/R MercyOne CNA or Nurse Aide (2p-10p, FT) Sisters of the Presentation Customer Service Rep FT Days MercyOne Housekeeper - EVS - FT - Days MercyOne Housekeeper - EVS - FT - Evenings - SHIFT DIFFEREN MercyOne Before and After School Teachers: Bryant, Sagevill Champions **Share this Job** MercyOne **About the Company** MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879. MercyOne – Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne – Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home. MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation. MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services. MercyOne’s 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019. MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity. To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.