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Advocate Aurora Health

HOUSEKEEPING; FT, 1st 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
Workplace safety programs

Job Description

This healthcare facility is committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety to ensure a healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As a reputable entity in the healthcare sector, the establishment prioritizes hygiene, infection control, and operational efficiency. It provides comprehensive healthcare services and understands the importance of clean and sanitized environments in supporting patient care and recovery. The facility employs a dedicated team of professionals who follow strict protocols and guidelines to preserve a sterile and welcoming atmosphere throughout its premises. This is a dynamic work environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to established... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to a maximum 5 ft
  • Must be able to 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 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 and follow safety protocols related to 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

Job Qualifications

  • No formal education required
  • No experience required
  • Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others
  • Ability to set priorities and follow department policies and procedures
  • 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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