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Hospital Housekeeper - Iowa Methodist Medical Center - PRN Temp To Hire - up to 32 hours a week

CompanyUnityPoint Health
LocationDes Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 31, 2026
About The Company

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About the Role

Overview

SHIFT: 7am-3:30pm, weekend and holiday rotation

DIFFERENTIAL: weekend Saturday and Sunday, holiday time and a half

 

We are seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment. This role performs scheduled cleaning, responds to spills and emergencies, and ensures compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and infection control standards. The Housekeeper completes required training, follows vaccination protocols, and supports patient safety while providing professional, courteous interactions that enhance hospital operations at UPH. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and emergency cleaning, maintain equipment, and dispose of waste safely to ensure a hygienic environment 
  • Follow infection control, compliance, and safety protocols, complete required training, and support emergency operations 
  • Promote positive customer experiences through professional interactions with patients, visitors, and staff while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment 

Qualifications

Education:  

  • Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking English required.
  • High school diploma or GED achieved or in process required.

Experience:  

  • Any relevant experience in a housekeeping related position preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):  

  • None 
Key Skills
HousekeepingScheduled CleaningEmergency CleaningSpill ResponseEquipment MaintenanceSafe Waste DisposalInfection ControlSafety ProtocolsRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyEmergency OperationsCustomer ServiceProfessional CommunicationEnglish Proficiency
Categories
HealthcareHospitalitySecurity & Safety
Benefits
Paid Time OffParental Leave401(k) MatchingEmployee Recognition ProgramDental InsuranceHealth InsurancePaid HolidaysShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityPet InsuranceDaily PayTuition ReimbursementAdoption Assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform scheduled and emergency cleaning, respond to spills, maintain cleaning equipment, and dispose of waste safely to keep the hospital clean and hygienic. Follow infection-control, compliance, and safety procedures while supporting patient safety and providing courteous service to patients, visitors, and staff.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
174
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
32 hours
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