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Advocate Health is a prominent, nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, formed through the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. As the third-largest health system nationally, Advocate Health delivers comprehensive and innovative medical services across a vast network. Operating under various names based on geography, such as Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, the organization exemplifies excellence in clinical innovation, health outcomes, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is involved in numerous clinical trials and research initiatives. Partnered with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core, Advocate Health is nationally recognized for exceptional care in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Employing over 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 care locations, Advocate Health is committed to equitable care and community benefits with an investment exceeding $6 billion annually.

This opportunity is for a Part-Time Environmental Services team member within Advocate Health’s BayCare Leased Employees department, working 20 hours per week on a schedule that includes every other weekend and some holiday shifts from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The pay range for this role is $18.85 to $28.30 per hour, and the position is benefits eligible. As a key member of the Environmental Services team, the successful candidate will perform a variety of cleaning and sanitation duties to maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and staff alike. Responsibilities include cleaning patient care and surgical areas, public and private restrooms, offices, elevators, conference rooms, and other hospital facilities. The role involves detailed environmental cleaning such as dusting and damp mopping floors, sanitizing surfaces including ceilings, vents, walls, doors, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Additional duties include gathering and disposing of recyclables, trash, medical and hazardous waste following strict infection control guidelines, sorting and transporting linens, preparing patient dismissal and transfer areas, maintaining supply dispensers, restocking inventory, and reporting safety or mechanical issues to supervisors. The role demands physical stamina including lifting up to 35 pounds from floor to up to 5 feet, pushing or pulling with force up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and the ability to perform these tasks while ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations. The candidate will need to operate various cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, automatic scrubbers, and maintain safety procedures regarding infectious materials. This position requires attention to detail, excellent communication, and customer service skills, as well as the ability to follow oral and written instructions independently. No formal education or prior experience is required, although basic computer skills and knowledge of departmental policies are beneficial. Advocate Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plans with employer match, educational assistance, and a supportive work environment that fosters career development and well-being. Joining Advocate Health means contributing to a world-class healthcare system with a commitment to community and patient-centered care. This Environmental Services role provides a vital service ensuring cleanliness and safety in high-impact healthcare environments, playing a crucial part in the overall patient experience and hospital operations.