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About the Role

This role is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting assigned areas within the hospital and/or off-site facilities, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and associates.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas including patient rooms, offices, restrooms, and other hospital areas.
• Operate various cleaning equipment following department procedures.
• Use chemicals and solutions according to department policy.
• Maintain orderly, clean, and safe work areas.
• Utilize AIDET with internal and external customers.
• Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.
• Demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude.
• Display patience and tact when dealing with hospital personnel.
• Maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude towards patients, families, and contacts.
• Maintain confidential patient and departmental information.
• Utilize the appropriate chain of command for resolving issues.
• Thoroughly wash and sanitize beds and rooms after patient discharges.
• Make beds with clean linen according to department procedures.
• Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies.
• Replenish supplies such as paper towels and toilet tissue.
• Collect waste and sanitize garbage cans.
• Observe and follow Standard Precautions, Infection Control Policies, and departmental policies.
• Clean or sanitize after emergency spills.
• Place soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and attractive environment.
• Wash hands thoroughly throughout the day and adhere to handwash policy.
• Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floor areas.
• Spot clean carpets using appropriate solutions.
• Shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Identify types of soiling and utilize proper solutions.
• Handle chemicals and solutions following departmental policies.
• Ensure all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers.
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement, and/or relocation.
• Arrange furniture for meetings and events according to specifications.
• Clean equipment and notify supervisor of equipment needing repair.
• Appropriately report safety hazards.
• Return unused supplies, clean carts and equipment, and ensure orderly replacement.
• Collect and/or distribute soiled and/or clean linens.
• Collect trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital.
• Collect hazardous and medical waste according to procedures.
• Sanitize all garbage/waste disposal containers.
• Separate regular and recycle trash according to procedure.
• Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and inservices.
• Complete annual CBTs required.
• Follow written department goals and objectives.
• Seek education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs.
• Maintain proper attendance and punctuality.
• Plan for special days off in advance and submit written requests.
• Request PTO time in accordance with departmental policy.
• Provide adequate notice for absences and call two hours before the beginning of the shift if absent.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Able to operate small electrical equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaners).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and comprehending chemical labels and safety materials.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate.
• Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Skills

• Customer service
• Communication
• Operating small electrical equipment
• Cleaning and disinfecting procedures
• Chemical handling
• Waste collection and disposal
• Linen handling
• Basic computer skills

Location

• Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

Work Type

• Part time
• Every other weekend and holiday

Education Level

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Salary/Compensations

• $18.85 - $28.30

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About the Company

• Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States.
• It was created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
• Advocate Health provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin.
• Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care.
• Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients.
• It is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
• The organization is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
• Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.
• It offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
• Advocate Health is committed to providing equitable care for all and provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.