Night Shift EVS Tech — Hospital Housekeeping

Northwesternmedicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Associate for the Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This 36-hour/week night shift runs 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, stocking supplies, maintaining safety practices, using proper chemicals, and communicating with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Must use the department's tracking and communication tools.
• Must be able to work independently.
• One to three years of environmental services experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms and other areas daily; handles trash and linens.
• Follows isolation and contact precautions policies as required.
• Stocking paper items and supplies in assigned areas.
• Keeps carts and equipment clean and stored properly.
• Promotes safety using wet floor signs and PPE; does not leave carts or supplies unattended.
• Uses chemicals and equipment safely; uses properly labeled containers and correct dilution ratios.
• Reports repairs and safety hazards to supervisor.
• Communicates issues to supervisor and assists with scheduling and work requests.
• Maintains professional interaction with hospital staff while protecting patient confidentiality.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Independent work

Tools

Tracking tools

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Associate for the Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This 36-hour/week night shift runs 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM with an every-other-weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, stocking supplies, maintaining safety practices, using proper chemicals, and communicating with supervisors.