Housekeeping Aide - Lead Relief

Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, common areas, and other hospital spaces, following infection prevention and safety protocols, and supporting the overall cleanliness of the facility. Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience is preferred, along with strong communication and organizational skills to support lead relief responsibilities.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview is looking to hire a Housekeeping Aide to join our Environmental Services team at Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. This is a 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period), benefit-eligible position working the evening shift, including every weekend. Scheduled shifts are from 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM or 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM, with lead relief responsibilities during the 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM shifts.

Schedule:

• Week 1:

  • Monday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Lead Relief)

  • Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

  • Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

• Week 2:

  • Monday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Lead Relief)

  • Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Lead Relief)

  • Sunday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Lead Relief)

In this role, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, common areas, and other hospital spaces, following infection prevention and safety protocols, and supporting the overall cleanliness of the facility. During lead relief shifts, you will also assist with coordinating daily housekeeping activities, supporting team members, and helping ensure cleaning standards and department priorities are met.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Previous housekeeping or environmental services experience is preferred, along with strong communication and organizational skills to support lead relief responsibilities.

 

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 acts 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
• Interpersonal Relations with Healthcare Team
• Offers and values constructive criticism
• Resolves issues in a respectful manner
• Uses first party communication
• Demonstrates respect for others

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience

Qualifications: $20.83- $29.40 Hourly