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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

EVS Tech 1

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeDowners Grove, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • 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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and disinfect assigned areas, including patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other hospital or off-site areas, using appropriate cleaning solutions, procedures, and schedules.
  • Operate equipment according to department procedures and use chemicals and solutions according to department policy.
  • Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe.
  • Use AIDET with internal and external customers to meet system goals; address interpersonal conflicts constructively; support patients’ families and personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations; interact tactfully with hospital personnel; present the department positively; maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude; protect confidential patient and departmental information; and follow the appropriate chain of command to resolve complaints or problems.
  • Clean and sanitize beds, rooms, and washrooms after patient discharges, make beds with clean linen according to department procedures, and use appropriate germicide to disinfect rooms.
  • Select and transport suitable cleaning materials and supplies to assigned work areas; clean assigned areas according to established procedures; replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies; collect waste and sanitize garbage cans; follow standard precautions, infection-control policies, and departmental procedures; clean or sanitize emergency spills when requested; place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes; maintain a safe, clean environment; and follow hospital handwashing policy.
  • Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas; sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment, supplies, schedules, and procedures.
  • Identify soil and spots and use appropriate cleaning solutions; handle chemicals according to policy; ensure chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers; and follow safety regulations.
  • Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement, or relocation; arrange items according to floor plans after cleaning; and arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community events according to specifications.
  • Clean equipment and report equipment needing repair and safety hazards; return unused supplies, clean carts and equipment, and store items in an orderly manner.
  • Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required; collect trash and waste; handle hazardous and medical waste according to Infection Control Committee procedures; sanitize waste containers; and separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
  • Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services; complete annual computer-based training; follow department goals and objectives and review them annually with managers; and pursue learning in identified growth areas and review progress during annual evaluation.
  • Maintain attendance and punctuality according to hospital policy; plan special days off in advance and submit written time-off requests according to departmental guidelines; request PTO according to policy; and notify management of absences with the required notice, including calling two hours before the shift.

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service 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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