Environmental Services I

Advocate Health•Hazel Crest, IL

3d•$19 - $28

About The Position

Environmental Services I cleans and disinfects assigned areas of the hospital and/or off-site facilities, including patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, and department procedures to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. The position also supports patient room turnover, replenishes supplies, collects waste and linen, handles hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures, and cleans floors, carpets, furniture, and equipment. It requires courteous, professional interactions with patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel; protection of confidential information; and adherence to infection-control, safety, attendance, and departmental policies. The role includes attending required meetings and training and pursuing learning experiences related to identified growth needs.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
Ability to operate small electrical equipment, such as vacuum cleaners.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English as needed to perform essential job activities, including reading and understanding chemical labels and other safety materials.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned hospital or off-site areas using appropriate solutions, equipment, procedures, and schedules.
Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and cleaning solutions in accordance with departmental policies and safety procedures.
Maintain work areas in an orderly, clean, and safe condition; report safety hazards and equipment needing repair.
Provide courteous customer service to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel, use AIDET, handle interpersonal conflicts constructively, protect confidential information, and follow the appropriate chain of command when addressing problems.
Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after patient discharge, and make beds with clean linen according to department procedures.
Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Collect waste, sanitize garbage cans and waste containers, separate regular and recyclable trash, and handle hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures.
Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested and follow standard precautions, infection-control policies, and handwashing requirements.
Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas; ensure chemicals are in properly labeled containers.
Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate supplies and equipment.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning, relocation, meetings, workshops, and community affairs; return items and unused supplies to their proper places.
Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required, including placing tied soiled-linen bags in linen chutes.
Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals and objectives, and pursue relevant learning experiences.
Maintain required attendance and punctuality, plan time off in advance, request PTO according to policy, and provide required notice of absences.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs