Environmental Services Aide - Part-Time, 1st Shift

Advocate Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Environmental Services Associate for the 1st shift at 11906 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. You will clean patient care areas, surgical zones, restrooms, and common spaces, while following safety protocols and infection-control guidelines.

The role requires the ability to work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
• Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
• Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
• Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
• Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
• Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Skills

Instruction following

Work independently

Safety awareness

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Environmental Services Associate for the 1st shift at 11906 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. You will clean patient care areas, surgical zones, restrooms, and common spaces, while following safety protocols and infection-control guidelines.

The role requires the ability to work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, and provide excellent customer service.