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Advocate Aurora Health

Housekeeping Assistant 2nd - 3rd shift

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.50 - $27.75
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Our hiring establishment is a reputable healthcare facility dedicated to providing top-tier medical services to patients while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. As a critical component of the healthcare system, our facility is committed to creating a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike. The organization values professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail, ensuring that every area of the facility is cleaned and maintained with precision to meet strict health and safety regulations.

This role, situated within the environmental services team of our healthcare facility, is pivotal in ensuring that patient care ar... Show More

Job Requirements

  • No formal education
  • No experience 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
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to a maximum 5 ft
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance
  • Ability to push/pull with 50 lbs of force
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl
  • Ability to push/pull/drag equipment such as hospital beds and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to be on feet the majority of the time with both walking/standing throughout the shift
  • Ability to wear protective clothing and handle strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, soiled linen, infectious waste (blood and body fluids)
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six-foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools

Job Qualifications

  • No formal education required
  • No experience 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

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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