EVS Tech-Housekeeping Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

14d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Tech II supports Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values while following its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This part-time position is located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and is scheduled for 28 hours per week, from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The role cleans and maintains assigned patient and facility areas, uses supplies and equipment safely, supports patient and customer needs, and works collaboratively to maintain a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment. The hourly pay range is $17.05 to $23.87.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to use the department’s proper tracking and communication tools.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned areas daily, including removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Follow policies and procedures for patient isolation and contact precautions as needed.
• Stock paper products and other supplies in assigned areas as needed or designated.
• Keep carts and equipment clean and in working condition, and store them appropriately.
• Promote workplace safety by using wet-floor signs and PPE and ensuring carts and supplies are not left unattended.
• Use chemicals and equipment safely and effectively, including using correctly diluted chemicals in properly labeled containers.
• Notify a supervisor when equipment needs repair and report safety hazards to a manager.
• Communicate issues to a supervisor, including inability to complete the schedule, and proactively report observed deficiencies or work requests; pick up debris outside the regular work area.
• Maintain professional relationships with hospital personnel while protecting confidential patient information.
• Articulate the designated scripting model to customers.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently.
• Manage schedules and complete tasks and assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous-improvement opportunities and processes.
• Participate in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, and improve and grow services.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; promptly address questions and concerns or direct them to appropriate resources, and assist with directions.
• Use service-recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Support coworkers across departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed