Hospital Housekeeper - Patient-Focused Cleanliness

Carle; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Environmental Services team member in Peoria, IL to maintain clean public and patient areas within the medical center and perform assigned special functions from the Environmental Services Coordinator. Responsibilities include following cleaning procedures, safety guidelines, ensuring thorough cleaning with minimal discrepancies, and supporting patient satisfaction goals.

The role may involve turnover tasks, downtime improvements, and daily scheduling to keep areas

Responsibilities

• Follows all departmental cleaning procedures.
• Observes and follows Safety and Sanitation guidelines.
• Makes sure all areas are cleaned thoroughly and consistently with little or no discrepancies.
• Strives to reach Patient Satisfaction goals.
• Offers assistance to others when census in their area is low.
• Utilizes Wet Floor signs.
• Wears appropriate PPE.
• Performs turnover activities rapidly and accurately.
• Uses downtime to improve unit appearance and accepts additional assignments.
• Schedules is completed on a daily basis.
• Completes project work assigned.
• Initiates project work.
• Seeks to perform outside of schedule.
• Implements procedures to increase productivity.
• Equipment properly maintained (vacuum bags and filters changed).
• Keeps housekeeping closet, mop sink and cart neat and orderly.
• Leaves carts stocked for the next day.
• Assess daily workflow and make changes as deemed necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of duties, chemicals and equipment.
• Resourcefulness and effectiveness in dealing with stressful situations and emergencies.
• Adapts to all changing routines.
• Maintains knowledge of location of various support areas.
• Stays current on all inservices.
• Coordinates efforts and cooperates with all levels of staff, inside and outside the department.
• Attends and competencied on all inservices.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Environmental Services team member in Peoria, IL to maintain clean public and patient areas within the medical center and perform assigned special functions from the Environmental Services Coordinator. Responsibilities include following cleaning procedures, safety guidelines, ensuring thorough cleaning with minimal discrepancies, and supporting patient satisfaction goals.

The role may involve turnover tasks, downtime improvements, and daily scheduling to keep areas