Housekeeper Part time Night shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Geneva, IL

20d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Housekeeper (EVS Tech II) supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission by cleaning and maintaining assigned areas, including patient rooms, offices, public areas, and treatment rooms. The role follows applicable organizational policies, infection-control precautions, safety procedures, and regulatory standards while helping provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This is a part-time night-shift position, scheduled from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend required. The position is 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE). Compensation is $17.05–$23.87 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to use the department’s 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, including removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing surfaces.
Follow policies and procedures for patient isolation and contact precautions.
Stock paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as needed.
Keep carts and equipment clean and in working condition, and store them in appropriate areas.
Promote workplace safety by using wet-floor signs and PPE and not leaving carts or supplies unattended.
Use chemicals and equipment safely and effectively, including using properly diluted chemicals in correctly labeled containers.
Notify a supervisor about equipment needing repair and report safety hazards to a manager.
Communicate issues to a supervisor, including schedule-completion difficulties, and report observed deficiencies or work requests.
Maintain professional relationships with hospital personnel and protect confidential patient information.
Use the designated customer scripting model and provide accurate, timely information and updates to patients and customers.
Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently and complete assigned work on time.
Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined processes, and growth of services.
Respond promptly to questions and concerns, direct customers to appropriate resources, and help patients and customers find their way.
Use service-recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
Support coworkers across departments and communicate effectively while respecting differing opinions and acknowledging others’ contributions.