Fairview Health Services

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Housekeeping Aide

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Updated on Nov 10

Full-timeEdina, MN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning assignments according to department procedures and protocols.
Use proper chemical dilution ratios.
Follow infection-control practices and procedures.
Follow proper procedures for the assigned area.
Complete assignments in a timely manner.
Use appropriate equipment and supplies for each task and replenish supplies.
Handle soiled and clean linens properly in assigned areas.
Handle and dispose of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste properly.
Use good body mechanics and safe work practices, including floor signs, gloves, and hazard signs or symbols.
Adapt to changes in assignments as needed.
Contribute process-improvement ideas and suggestions.
Document work assignments properly.
Demonstrate appropriate emergency and security responses, take immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes, and unlock or secure building access as directed.
Clean emergency spills as needed.
Use and care for equipment properly, perform preventive-maintenance actions, and report malfunctioning equipment.
Use safety precautions.
Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings, maintain a helpful attitude, respect customers' privacy, and act respectfully, courteously, and responsively.
Transport furniture and equipment as requested.
Report mechanical failures or negative conditions to the appropriate supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience.
A high school diploma or GED.

Job Overview

Fairview is looking to hire a Housekeeping Aide to join our team at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This position works the day shift from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and includes an every-other-weekend rotation (Week 2). The Housekeeping Aide performs cleaning duties to help maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. This position is represented by SEIU Local 113.

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

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

About the Company

Fairview Health Services

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Fairview Health Services is a nonprofit health system in Minnesota offering a wide range of medical services through a network that includes community and academic hospitals, clinics, senior living, home health, rehabilitation, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management. It operates through the M Health Fairview partnership with the University of Minnesota, linking care with research and training. Patients access care via a unified system across hospitals, clinics, home care, hospice, transportation, and employer solutions. Its goal is to expand access to high-quality, compassionate care by delivering comprehensive services across the care continuum, anchored in community needs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
Founded: 1906

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