Housekeeper - Methodist

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

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Environmental Services team member to maintain a clean environment across the medical center, including public and patient areas, on a routine basis. This role emphasizes adherence to safety, sanitation, and productivity standards while supporting patient satisfaction and teamwork.

The position involves following established cleaning procedures and participating in daily turnover tasks, with opportunities for training and professional growth within Carle Health.

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

Overview

To clean all public and patient areas in the medical center on a routine basis to provide a clean aesthetic environment. To perform special functions as assigned and required by the Environmental Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

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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.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $15.45per hour - $25.03per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.