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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Environmental Services Tech 2

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePark Ridge, IL, USA$19.80 - $29.70In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
  • One to two years of prior housekeeping experience is preferred.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.
  • Ability to operate small electrical equipment, such as vacuum cleaners.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English for essential job activities, including reading and comprehending 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; heavier lifts require lifting equipment or assistance from another associate when available.

Responsibilities

  • Scrub, strip, polish, and refinish floors using appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment, including wringers, vacuums, electric floor machines, and sweepers.
  • Analyze floor and carpet conditions and select proper cleaning techniques in accordance with department processes.
  • Maintain hard-surface floors and carpets according to department processes.
  • Complete assigned work in a timely and satisfactory manner, and seek additional tasks from the group leader or other associates when time permits.
  • Use and maintain equipment, keeping it clean and in good repair, and keep the work area orderly, clean, and safe.
  • Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested.
  • Dispose of waste promptly to maintain hospital cleanliness.
  • Collect hazardous, medical, and pharmaceutical waste according to hospital processes and Department of Transportation training.
  • Replace and transport sharps containers to the waste staging area.
  • Collect soiled linen.
  • Remove and dispose of rubbish from designated areas while following safety guidelines.
  • Separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
  • Operate waste compactors safely and efficiently.
  • Clean or sanitize garbage and waste-disposal containers.
  • Use AIDET with internal and external customers in line with the system goal.
  • Demonstrate patience and tact when interacting with hospital personnel.
  • Present the department positively and maintain a courteous, pleasant manner with patients, families, and other contacts.
  • Maintain confidential patient and departmental information.
  • Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when interacting with fellow associates.
  • Provide a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs according to the responsible department's or individual's specifications.
  • Relocate furniture and equipment as requested.
  • Complete terminal cleans as needed.
  • Cross-train in discharge-room cleaning and operating-room cleaning to support hospital needs during peak periods or staffing needs, and perform Housekeeping Aide duties as needed.
  • Complete discharge-room cleaning according to hospital processes.
  • Complete operating-room cleaning according to hospital processes.
  • Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services.
  • Complete required annual computer-based training.
  • Follow written department goals and objectives and review them annually with the manager.
  • Seek education and learning experiences in identified growth areas and review progress during the annual evaluation.
  • Meet attendance requirements in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
  • Plan special days off in advance and submit written time-off requests to department management for approval according to departmental guidelines.
  • Request paid time off according to departmental policy.
  • Notify department management of absences with adequate notice and call two hours before the shift begins, according to departmental policy.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior housekeeping experience.
  • Basic computer skills.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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