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Hospital Housekeeping - 2nd Shift

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why does cleaning in a hospital matter more than cleaning in an office or hotel?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that their work directly prevents infections in people who are already sick.

Tell me about a time you noticed something unsafe, like a spill or a broken item, that wasn't your job to fix. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of safety beyond their checklist, which prevents falls and injuries.

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

What they are checking: Whether they show up on time consistently, since an empty housekeeping shift backs up the entire hospital.

How do you stay motivated doing physical, repetitive work for a full shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have the stamina and mindset for a demanding role that is easy to underestimate.

What would you do

A patient wants to chat while you clean, but you have three more rooms waiting. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can be kind and present with lonely patients while still keeping the unit moving.

The emergency department needs a room turned over fast. How do you work quickly without skipping steps?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a rushed room that isn't truly clean puts the next patient at risk.

You find a needle or something sharp in the trash or linens. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to protect themselves and report it, instead of handling sharps barehanded or staying quiet.

About the work

Walk me through how you would clean a patient room after the patient is discharged.

What they are checking: Whether they work in a set order from clean to dirty and high to low, so germs don't get spread around.

You see an isolation sign on a door. What do you do before you go in?

What they are checking: Whether they will follow precaution signs and wear the right protective equipment every single time.

How do you handle chemicals safely, and what do you do if you're not sure what a product is for?

What they are checking: Whether they read labels and ask before mixing or using products, protecting themselves and patients.

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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: • 3p-11:30p M-F • Every other weekend required • Holiday rotation 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: PM

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