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Housekeeper-1st Shift -Methodist

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
  • Area of Interest: Support Services
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
  • Department: Environmental Services- Meth
  • Shift: 7am-3:30pm with weekend rotation; 40 hrs/wk
  • Job ID: 180562

Overview

The 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

Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand fluent English.

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