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Hospital Cleaner - Day Shift

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why do you think cleaning is important for patient safety?

What they are checking: Whether they see their work as part of patient care, which drives careful, steady effort.

Tell me about a time you were given a lot of work and had to finish on time.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage time and keep a steady pace through a full day shift.

This is a day shift role in Appleton or Neenah. Tell me about your attendance at past jobs.

What they are checking: Whether they are reliable, since missing cleaners slow down patient rooms and admissions.

What would you do

A visitor asks you where a patient's room is. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they help kindly while respecting privacy rules and pointing people to the right desk.

You spill a cleaning product. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to clean safely, put up signs and check product safety information.

How do you stay respectful and quiet when cleaning around sick patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that patients need rest and dignity while cleaning happens around them.

What would you do if you weren't sure how to clean a piece of medical equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they ask before guessing, since wrong products can damage equipment or leave germs behind.

About the work

How would you clean a hospital bathroom differently from one at home?

What they are checking: Whether they understand hospital-level cleaning with disinfectants and contact time to kill germs.

What do you do before entering a room with an isolation sign?

What they are checking: Whether they will put on the right protective gear every time to protect themselves and others.

How do you handle trash or linens that may have blood on them?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to handle biohazard waste safely to avoid exposure.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Environmental Services Technician maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility. Cleans and disinfects assigned areas, transports and removes waste, sanitizes, stocks, and organizes assigned areas. Follows standard work processes, complies with infection prevention standards, properly mixes and stores chemicals, and uses personal protective equipment. Job Description: Schedule: • 7-3:30p M-F • Every other Weekend Required • Every other Holiday Required KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, floors, offices, conference rooms, equipment, furniture, common areas, and waiting rooms following hospital-approved infection prevention standards. • Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met day-to-day that result in the safest outcome for our patients and customers. • Works independently or on a team to achieve system standards. • Works with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met resulting in the safest outcomes. • Learns and uses required personal protective equipment per infection prevention protocol. • Understands and uses proper hospital-approved chemicals and disinfectants and follows dwell times (amount of time the chemical or disinfectant needs to stay wet on surface) for each task performed and product used. • Understands how to handle various types of waste such as regular, recycling, hazardous, chemo, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, and radioactive. Understands basic standards set by federal, state, and local regulating bodies. • Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, values statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and ethical behavior. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED preferred • Company provided Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training to be completed within one year of employment if required by position location • Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. • Customer service experience preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Potential exposure to sharp objects and instruments. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

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