Housekeeper- Environmental Services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

External applicants are eligible for an up to $2500 sign on bonus!!! This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing essential housekeeping functions throughout the hospital. Primary work will consist of disinfecting/sanitizing patient care areas and other areas of the hospital. Work is completed in a friendly, safe and sanitary way following infection control guidelines, universal precautions and directives from EVS Management Team. Job Duties

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Professional Experience

• Prior housekeeping experience preferred

Education

• High School Diploma/GED preferred

Physical Demand Requirements

• Medium: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to waist and shoulder height on occasional basis.
• Able to push and pull up to 25 lbs of horizontal force on frequent basis.