What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSEKEEPING; PT, 2nd Shift position at Advocate Health?
Performs front line environmental infection prevention services that include cleaning, disinfection and waste removal in patient, clinical and administrative areas that provide safe and well-maintained spaces for all.
Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Scheduled Hours
2nd Shift, 6 hour shifts, 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Every Other weekend and holidays.
Licenses & Certifications
None Required.
Degrees
No Formal Education.
Required Functional Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others. Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities. Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff. Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations. Basic computer skills. Excellent customer service skills.
Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Scheduled Hours
2nd Shift, 6 hour shifts, 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Every Other weekend and holidays.
Licenses & Certifications
None Required.
Degrees
No Formal Education.
Required Functional Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others. Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities. Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff. Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations. Basic computer skills. Excellent customer service skills.
