Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I - EVS ORs, Part-time, Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

211d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The position involves assisting the supervisor of Environmental Services in the orientation of new departmental personnel and performing general and heavy cleaning of operating rooms, public areas, offices, and patient rooms. The role requires working 24 hours per week on an evening schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, including Saturdays, Tuesdays, and holidays.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience.
• Ability to understand oral instructions.
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally or in writing.
• Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 30 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Vacuums carpeted surfaces and damp mops hard surface floors.
• Assists the supervisor in orientating new housekeeping assistants to the department.
• Performs general and heavy cleaning duties in offices, patient rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laboratories, public areas, and stairways.
• Cleans window sills, empties ash trays and waste baskets.
• Cleans blood and body fluids.
• Cleans and arranges furniture in patient's rooms, baths, offices, waiting and other public areas as assigned.
• Cleans bath tubs, sinks, mirrors, toilets and replaces supplies as required.
• May be dispatched to other areas as needs dictate.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Refinishes floors, applying appropriate surface coatings.
• Operates electrical and battery-operated machines for scrubbing, shampooing, and burnishing.
• Moves furniture as directed and assists in freight moving.
• Washes walls, blinds, lights, and similar surface areas and hangs drapes.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and returns it to assigned location.
• Performs all heavy-duty mopping and cleaning.
• Cleans, washes, polishes, and scrubs floor using electric scrubbing machine, wet vacuum, and/or buffer.
• Applies floor finish as directed.
• Empties trash chutes and cleans waste containers.
• Advises supervisor of unsanitary, unsafe, or otherwise unsatisfactory conditions.
• Collects trash and debris in rooms, halls, and stairways.
• Removes and compacts general waste and recycling materials.
• Properly disposes of Bio-hazardous waste.
• Moves all heavy furniture and equipment.
• Cleans rolling stock furniture, hospital equipment, and related items.
• Strips, refinishes, and/or shampoos all types of floor surfaces and coverings.
• Transports hospital property from area to area or building to building.
• Properly utilizes the Bed Tracking system.
• Strips unit upon discharge, terminally cleans patient room, and prepares for admission.
• Performs all in-between case cleaning in the OR's, terminally cleans all OR's and cleans all LDR's after each delivery.
• Returns all keys and pagers.

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Protection for unexpected life events.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentorship programs.
• Educational support and student loan repayment.
• Flexible work options.
• Reimbursable Well-Being Fund.
• Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED