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Advocate Aurora Health

HOUSEKEEPING; PT, 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

Job Description

This healthcare facility is committed to providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals. The establishment places a strong emphasis on hygiene and infection control, ensuring that all care areas including surgical rooms, patient rooms, and public spaces are maintained to the highest standards. As a prominent healthcare provider, the facility prioritizes cleanliness as a critical component of patient safety and overall hospital operations. The institution supports a dynamic workplace culture that values professionalism, attentiveness, and teamwork among all staff members, including the housekeeping team.

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Job Requirements

  • No formal education
  • No experience required

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others
  • Ability to work alone and understand physical arrangements of the facilities
  • Performs tasks without disrupting operations of doctors,nurses,patients,public,and other staff
  • Ability to set priorities
  • Awareness of and adherence to 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