HOUSEKEEPING; PT, 2nd Shift

Advocate Health is a leading integrated health system in the United States, formed by the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It operates health services across Illinois, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Wisconsin under various brand names such as Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care. With a vast network of 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, employing more than 155,000 teammates. The organization is nationally renowned for its clinical innovation, outstanding health outcomes, and commitment to value-based care. It supports hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core. Advocate Health is recognized for its specialties in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and musculoskeletal programs. The health system also prides itself on its commitment to equitable care, providing over $6 billion in annual community benefits. It conducts one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs, hosting over 2,000 residents and fellows in more than 200 training programs.

This role offers a part-time position in the Environmental Services department within Advocate Health's leased employee division. The position, with a weekly schedule of 24 hours, primarily involves cleaning and maintaining patient care and surgical areas, public and private restrooms, offices, lobbies, conference rooms, stairwells, and elevators. The shifts occur Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, including every other weekend from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, as well as holidays. The pay range offered is between $18.85 and $28.30, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Environmental Services Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment to support patient care and hospital operations. Responsibilities include cleaning all environmental surfaces such as ceilings, walls, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, vents, and windows. The technician assists in cleaning emergency spills and performs dusting and damp mopping throughout patient rooms, exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, and restrooms to ensure hygiene standards are met. They are also responsible for replacing cubicle and window coverings, gathering and disposing of recyclables, trash, and medical waste in compliance with infection control guidelines, and sorting, stocking, and delivering linens.

This role involves preparing dismissal and transfer units, maintaining certain equipment, filling and cleaning supply dispensers, and managing inventories of linens, cleaning supplies, and paper supplies efficiently and cost-effectively. The technician reports mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to supervisors promptly to ensure a safe work environment. Candidates must have the ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, work independently, and prioritize tasks while maintaining excellent customer service. They are expected to adhere strictly to department policies to avoid operational disruptions. Basic computer skills are valued, and physical demands include lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for prolonged periods. The role requires familiarity with handling infectious and hazardous waste safely and the operation of relevant cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, automatic scrubbers, and stepladders.

Advocate Health provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, family benefits like adoption assistance and paid parental leave, defined contribution retirement plans with employer match, and educational assistance programs. The system values each employee's contributions and offers opportunities for career development, annual performance-based salary increases, and premium pay for shifts and on-call duties. Joining Advocate Health means becoming part of a committed team dedicated to improving health outcomes and creating a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, and communities served.