Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital - Milwaukee, WI
posted 3 days ago
About the position
An Environmental Services Housekeeper plays a vital role to ensure every patient, family member and staff person has a clean, safe and sanitized environment for healing and exceptional patient care. A Housekeeper plans out their day with supplies, manages time, prioritizes high need tasks, adjusts and adapts work tempo depending on the needs of the hospital. Performs in-patient room discharge cleaning to ensure a clean and aseptic environment that meets approved cleaning standards. Performs daily cleaning and sanitation of patient rooms, office spaces, public spaces, clinical spaces, etc. Performs cleaning in a manner that meets or exceeds hospital cleaning standards as outlined in the department policies. Collaborates and builds relationships with coworkers, leaders, staff, patients and families in a professional manner. Communicates needs for assigned areas to clinical/support staff, leaders and other housekeepers as needed. Requires continuous physical activity throughout the shift. Other duties as assigned depending on hospital and patient needs.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a clean, safe, and sanitized environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Plan daily tasks with necessary supplies and manage time effectively.
- Perform in-patient room discharge cleaning.
- Conduct daily cleaning and sanitation of various spaces including patient rooms and public areas.
- Meet or exceed hospital cleaning standards as per department policies.
- Collaborate with coworkers and communicate needs to clinical/support staff.
- Adapt work tempo based on hospital needs.
- Engage in continuous physical activity throughout the shift.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of experience in a position requiring customer service skills.
- High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, helpful attitude.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally with others.
- Ability to adapt to changing daily needs based on hospital requirements.
- Demonstrates initiative in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Ability to use a computer or other technology for essential functions.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Adoption Assistance
- Healthy Contributions
- Care@Work
- Moving Assistance
- Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits
