Housekeeper - FT Days

Description Are you seeking a new and exciting chapter in your career journey? Join us at Story County Medical Center as a Housekeeper within our Environmental Services. Located in Nevada, Iowa, we deliver top-quality healthcare across multiple specialties in a community-focused setting. Be part of our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in healthcare! As a Housekeeper you will: Clean and disinfect patient care areas as assigned to meet the needs of the organization, including public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, meeting rooms, etc. Follow outlined guidelines on the use and storage of all cleaning solutions and other hazardous chemicals to ensure proper safety precautions are being followed. Collect, sort, wash, dry and fold linens. Collect dirty linens and distribute clean linens to designated areas of Story Medical. Appropriately handle clean linen to ensure compliance with state and federal standards, and Story Medical policies Clean windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors and entrances. Remove general and potentially infectious medical waste and transport it to a general holding and/or disposal area. Maintain effective communication with Facilities department staff and all other Story Medical departments. Participate in huddles and staff meetings and attend other meetings and events as they relate to the Facilities Department functions. Assist in the distribution of linens. JOIN OUR TEAM!Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about optimizing patient care? We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Required Education, Experience, and Skills: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors. Ability to understand oral and written communications. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: Related work in healthcare.