Housekeeping Assistant II - Discharge EVS Team, Full-time, Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant II to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in their facilities. The role involves various cleaning tasks, including maintaining patient rooms and public areas, while adhering to safety standards. The position requires understanding of cleaning methods and equipment. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

401(k) Matching

Lifecycle Benefits

Qualifications

• Sufficient knowledge of cleaning equipment, methods, and solutions.
• Ability to understand oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum carpeted surfaces and damp mop hard surface floors.
• Clean patient rooms and prepare for admission.
• Maintain and clean equipment, returning it to the proper location.

Skills

Cleaning Equipment Knowledge

Oral Instruction Understanding

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

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Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Works Every Weekend and Every Holiday)
• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS
• Union Hourly Compensation: $20.00 per hour (+ $0.97/hour for shift pay differential, non-negotiable). The role is graded as non-exempt, meaning you are eligible for overtime.

The Housekeeping Assistant II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Working under general supervision of an Environmental Services supervisor, the Housekeeping Assistant II performs a variety of cleaning functions inside the hospital and performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Vacuum carpeted surfaces and damp mop hard surface floors.
• Clean window sills, empty ash trays and waste baskets.
• Arrange furniture in patient rooms, baths, offices, waiting and other public areas as assigned.
• Clean bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, toilets and replace supplies as required.
• Strip units upon discharge.
• Terminally clean patient rooms and prepare for admission, including use of Tent card and toilet seat strip.
• Clean blood and body fluids.
• While generally assigned to a specific area, may be dispatched to other areas as needed.
• Refinish floors, applying appropriate surface coatings.
• Operate electrical and battery-operated machines for scrubbing, shampooing, and burnishing.
• Move furniture as directed and assist in freight moving.
• Wash walls, blinds, lights and similar surfaces, hang cubicles and drapes.
• Maintain and clean equipment, returning it to the proper location upon completion.
• Keep janitor's closet and storage area neat and orderly.
• Perform all heavy-duty mopping and cleaning duties in offices, patient rooms, utility rooms, laboratories, public areas, stairways, and elevators with hospital-approved chemicals.
• Use ladders and scaffolds as necessary.
• Clean, wash, polish and scrub floors using electric scrubbing machines, wet vacuums, and buffers.
• Apply floor finishes as directed.
• Empty trash chutes and clean waste containers.
• Report unsanitary, unsafe, or defective conditions and fixtures to supervisor.
• Collect trash and debris, remove and compact waste and recyclables, and dispose of Bio-Hazard waste properly.
• Move heavy furniture and equipment as needed.
• Clean hospital equipment and related items.
• Strip, refinish, and shampoo all types of floor surfaces and coverings.
• Transport hospital property between areas or buildings.
• Utilize the Bed Tracking Program: log in at the start of shift, update bed status during cleaning, and log out at the end.
• Return all keys and pagers.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and cleaning solutions, adhere to standards, and maintain neatness and professionalism.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Sufficient to understand oral instructions.
• Sufficient knowledge of cleaning equipment, methods, and solutions.

Preferred:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Information and benefits details are provided on the company's website.