Housekeeping Aide

Job description

Job Overview
Fairview is looking to hire a Housekeeping Aide to join our Environmental Services team at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This is a 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), benefit-eligible position working the day shift from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, every other weekend, with additional scheduled weekday shifts. This position is represented by SEIU Local 113.
Schedule:
• Week 1: Thursday, Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Shift: Day
• Hours: 48 hours per two-week pay period
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

In this role, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, common areas, and other hospital spaces, following infection prevention and safety protocols, and supporting the overall cleanliness of the facility.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience is preferred.
Perform cleaning duties as assigned to keep the facility orderly, attractive, clean, and sanitary.
Responsibilities
• Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
• Uses proper chemical dilution rations
• Follows infection control practices and procedures
• Follows proper procedure for assigned area
• Completes assignments in a timely manner
• Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
• Replenishes supplies
• Properly handles soiled and clean linens in assigned areas
• Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
• Uses good body mechanics
• Uses safe work practices i.e., floor signs, use of gloves, follow hazard signs/symbols
• Remains flexible to change assignments as needed
• Contributes process improvement ideas/suggestions
• Properly documents work assignments
• Demonstrates proper emergency and security response
• Takes immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes
• Unlocks and secures access to building as directed
• Cleans emergency spills as needed
• Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
• Uses proper equipment for assignment/task
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance
• Reports malfunctioning equipment
• Uses safety precautions
• Customer Service
• Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings
• Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude
• Demonstrates respect for customer’s need for privacy
• Performs activities in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner
• Transports furniture and equipment as requested
• Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions to appropriate supervisor

Preferred Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service Experience

Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status $21.96- $25.74 Hourly