Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I - Support Services Environmental, Part-time, Days
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
- Total Hours: 32 hours per week
- Two Different Start Times Shift (1st): 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Works Every Weekend and Works Holidays)
- Two Different Start Times Shift (2nd): 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Works Every Weekend and Works Holidays)
- Location: Olson; FL 06 (This position is a relief for Olson 6th floor patient care and core)
- Union Hourly Compensation (non-negotiable): $20.15 per hour (+ $0.97/per hour for shift pay differential). The role is graded as a non-exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime.
The Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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 Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I, under the direction of the supervisor of Environmental Services, assists the supervisor in the orientation of new departmental personnel assigned to insure completeness. This position performs general and heavy cleaning of operating rooms, public areas offices and patient rooms.
Responsibilities:
- Vacuums carpeted surfaces, 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 such as washing floors, walls, furniture, bed etc., with the appropriate hospital approved chemicals. Use ladders and scaffolds as necessary.
- Cleans window sills, empties ash trays and waste baskets.
- Cleans blood and body fluids.
- Clean 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.
- While generally assigned to a specific area, may be dispatched to other areas as needs dictate.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Refinish 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. Upon completion returns.
- Equipment to assigned location (i.e. equipment storeroom, Janitor’s closet). Keeps janitor’s closet and storage area neat and orderly.
- 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 and defective or damaged fixtures, furniture or equipment.
- Collects trash and debris in rooms, halls and stairways.
- Removes and compacts general waste and recycling materials. Upon completion of compacting, returns the blade to an “in” position.
- 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 utilize the Bed Tracking system:
- Log into the computer at the start of the shift.
- Upon commencement of the cleaning process move the “dirty bed”, “clean next” bed, or a “stat bed” into the “In Progress” category.
- Once completed move the bed into the “Bed Ready” category.
- Log out at the end of the shift.
- Strips unit upon discharge, terminally clean patient room and prepares for admission. This includes the use of a tent card and a toilet seat strip.
- Perform all in between case cleaning in the OR’s, terminally clean all OR’s and clean all LDR’s after each delivery.
- Return all keys and pagers.
AA/EOE.
Qualifications
Required:
- One to two years of experience
- Ability to understand oral instructions
Preferred:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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At Northwestern Medicine, we're on a mission to transform healthcare, and we want you to be a part of it! We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant Specialist I to join our dedicated Support Services Environmental team. As a key player in maintaining our premier healthcare environment, you'll ensure that our facilities are clean and welcoming for patients and staff alike. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule with two shifts available: the morning shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or the afternoon shift from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, both requiring weekend and holiday work. Located at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL, you’ll earn a competitive wage of $20.15 per hour, plus a shift pay differential. Your duties will include everything from vacuuming and mopping floors to heavy cleaning of patient rooms and operating rooms. You’ll also play a crucial role in training new housekeeping team members, ensuring they understand the ropes while adhering to our strict health and safety standards. With your diligent work, you’ll help create a positive atmosphere that reflects the Northwestern Medicine vision. Plus, we value our employees with great benefits such as tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our quest for better healthcare!
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The entities involved in Northwestern Medicine remain separate organizations. Northwestern Medicine is a t...
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