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Advocate Aurora Health

HOUSEKEEPING; PT, 1st shift

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.50 - $27.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program

Job Description

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Operating under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is recognized as a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the system serves nearly 6 million patients annually and actively participates in numerous clinical trials and research initiatives, with the prestigious Wake Forest University School of Medicine as the academic... Show More

Job Requirements

  • No formal education required
  • No experience required
  • Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate with others
  • Ability to work alone and understand the physical arrangements of the facilities
  • Ability to perform tasks without disrupting operations of doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff
  • Ability to set priorities 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 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
  • 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 majority of the time with walking/standing throughout shift
  • Must be able to wear protective clothing and handle infectious waste
  • Must be able to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, mops, buffers, automatic scrubbers, and ladders
  • Must operate 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 work independently and understand physical layout of facilities
  • Ability to perform tasks without disrupting hospital operations
  • Ability to set priorities and follow department policies and procedures
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

Job Duties

  • Clean patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells
  • Clean all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows
  • Assist in cleaning emergency spills as requested
  • Dust and damp mop floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other facility areas
  • Replace cubicle and window coverings
  • Gather and dispose of recyclables, trash, and medical waste
  • Collect hazardous trash following infection control guidelines
  • Sort, stock, and deliver linens
  • Gather and prepare soiled linen for transportation
  • Clean and prepare dismissal and transfer units and certain patient care equipment
  • Fill and clean supply dispensers
  • Inventory linens, cleaning supplies, and paper supplies and order additional supplies timely and cost-effectively
  • Keep housekeeping closet organized and clean
  • Report mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to supervisor

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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