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Hospital Housekeeper - Iowa Methodist West - PRN up to 32 hours a week - 1st or 2nd shift

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

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About the Role

Overview

SHIFT: 7:00am-3:30pm OR 3:00pm-11:30pm / weekend & holiday rotation

DIFFERENTIAL: shift after 6pm, weekend Saturday & Sunday, holiday time and a half

 

The Hospital Housekeeper is responsible for helping to maintain a clean and hygienic environment by performing scheduled cleaning and responding to emergency spills. The role complies with Medicare, Medicaid, and infection control standards, completes required training, and adheres to vaccination protocols. The role helps to promote services through professional customer interactions, enhancing patient safety and 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:  

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Preferred: high school or GED completion.

Experience:  

  • Preferred: any relevant experience in a housekeeping related position. 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

  • None.
Key Skills
HousekeepingScheduled CleaningEmergency Spill ResponseEquipment MaintenanceSafe Waste DisposalInfection ControlSafety ProtocolsRegulatory ComplianceCustomer ServiceProfessional CommunicationPatient SafetyEnglish Communication
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, maintain housekeeping equipment, and dispose of waste safely to keep the hospital clean and hygienic. Follow infection-control, compliance, and safety requirements while supporting emergency operations and providing professional 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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