Housekeeper - Access Health Marshall - Carlson St

As a Housekeeper at Access Health Marshall, your main responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness in patient rooms, offices, bathrooms, and various common areas. You’ll dust, mop, vacuum, and take care of emptying trash to ensure a pleasant environment for both patients and staff. Additionally, you'll be responsible for restocking supplies and managing your cleaning cart effectively.

To work as a Housekeeper at Access Health Marshall, you ideally need a high school diploma or GED equivalent, along with one to three months of related experience. The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a team is essential, as well as a commitment to upholding Avera’s mission and core values.

At Access Health Marshall, Housekeepers typically work two distinct shifts: from noon to 8:30 PM or from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with alternating weekends and holidays. This schedule allows for flexible work-life balance while contributing to the cleanliness and comfort of our health facility.

The pay range for the Housekeeper position at Access Health Marshall is between $17.25 and $21.25 per hour, depending on your experience. This is a competitive rate for those looking to make a difference in a healthcare environment.

Housekeepers at Access Health Marshall enjoy a range of benefits, including PTO available from day one for eligible hires, free health insurance options for full-time employees, and a retirement plan with up to 5% employer matching contribution. Additionally, there are opportunities for career development through hands-on training and mentorship.

When answering this question, highlight any relevant cleaning roles you’ve held, emphasizing the types of environments you've worked in and specific responsibilities you've managed. Discuss how these experiences have prepared you for a position at Access Health Marshall.

Discuss your approach to task management, including how you would assess the cleaning needs of different areas and prioritize high-traffic or patient areas first. Mention using a checklist to ensure no duties are overlooked.

Explain your strategy for handling conflicts, focusing on communication and empathy. Narrate a hypothetical situation and how you would resolve it while maintaining professionalism and respect for others.

Prepare to discuss your understanding of safety protocols related to cleaning in a healthcare environment, such as Infection Control policies. Research Avera's policies to ensure you can reference specific practices during your answer.

Share examples of how you’ve successfully collaborated with coworkers in previous jobs. Emphasize the importance of staying engaged and how you would keep an open line of communication for smooth workflow at Access Health Marshall.

Discuss your understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Provide examples of practices you would employ to protect patient privacy while fulfilling your cleaning duties.

Share a specific instance where your initiative made a positive impact, whether through exceptional diligence in maintaining cleanliness or assisting a colleague. This highlights your commitment and work ethic.

Reflect on the significance of cleanliness in patient care and how it contributes to overall health. Express how maintaining a clean environment can positively influence patient satisfaction and recovery.

Talk about your experience with various cleaning products, tools, and equipment. Highlight your ability to adapt and learn about any specialized equipment used at Access Health Marshall to keep standards high.

Articulate your passion for the role, the importance of cleanliness in healthcare, and how you align with Avera’s mission and values. Show enthusiasm for contributing to a positive environment for patients and staff.