HOUSEKEEPING; PT, 2nd shift

135 Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring for a part-time Environmental Services position in the 11906 AMC Summit area. The role involves cleaning patient care areas, restrooms, offices and other facility spaces, handling waste and linens, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Training will be provided; no formal education or prior experience is required. Shifts are 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, hours scheduled as needed including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work alone and to understand facility arrangements.
• Ability to set priorities and follow department policies.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators and stairwells.
• Cleans surfaces including ceilings, vents, walls, doors, furniture and beds.
• Dusts and mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors and restrooms.
• Replaces cubicle/window coverings.
• Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash and medical waste.
• Collects hazardous trash following infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens and prepares soiled linen for transport.
• Cleans and prepares units and equipment and distributes non-medical supplies.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Keeps closets organized; reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Work independently

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Department: 11906 AMC Summit - Environmental Services

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Hours: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, casual position, hours scheduled as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30

Major 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.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

None Required.

Education Required

No Formal Education.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to: lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft. lift and carry up to 20 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl to complete tasks.
• Must also be able to push/pull/drag equipment such as hospital beds, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet the majority of the time with both walking/standing throughout the shift.
• Must have ability to wear protective clothing as will be exposed to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, infectious waste (blood and body fluids).
• Requires that incumbent be familiar with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste.
• Must have ability to operate vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six-foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job, including telephones, zone phones, and pagers.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.)

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care