Housekeeper

Welcome to Avantara Lincoln Park, a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. At Avantara Lincoln Park, we are committed to providing advanced rehabilitation therapies and exceptional nursing care in a vibrant and historic community setting. Our facility offers personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents receive the highest quality of care in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Situated in one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods, Avantara Lincoln Park provides an exciting and dynamic workplace, surrounded by the energy of city life, yet nestled within a peaceful residential area. If you are passionate about delivering top-tier healthcare and want to join a team that values compassion and excellence, Avantara Lincoln Park is the perfect place to grow your career.

We offer great benefits including:

• Daily pay.
• Competitive wages.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Shift differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• *Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• *Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• 401K with employer match.
• Employee concierge program.
• Employee assistance program.
• And more!

  *Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the

Housekeeper plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and housekeeping

services to all Guests in the facility. The Housekeeper is responsible maintaining environmental

and infection control standards by performing a variety of general cleaning tasks.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

1. Cleans and sanitizes Guest rooms, offices, hallways and other areas inside the facility as

well as outside and the entire property.

2. Operates mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, snow blowers and related

housekeeping equipment

3. Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, doorframes and other high areas using a

ladder.

4. Performs terminal cleaning procedures of Guest rooms and prepares rooms for new

occupants; follows isolations procedures when cleaning isolation rooms.

5. Assure that established infection control and prevention practices and standard

precautions are maintained at all times.

6. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and

supplies.

7. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply

issues to the supervisor.

8. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests/guests and interacts with them in a

manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

9. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care.

10. Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in

Guest care areas.

11. Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Guests to

different rooms within the facility.

12. Assists with training of new staff.

13. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families,

peers and supervisors.

14. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

15. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement

(QAPI) efforts of your organization.

16. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.

17. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.

18. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.

19. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the

organization.

20. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or

detecting barriers preventing project success.

21. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude),

including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and

findings.

22. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.

Work Environment

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations

around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This position works mostly in the Guest care

areas as well as outside weather conditions. This role may also come into contact with patients

who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This

position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a

regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items weighing at least 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,

peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a

year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

One year experience in a housekeeping role.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations.

Located at 1366 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, Avantara Lincoln Park is easily accessible via public transportation and major city routes, offering a convenient commute for staff from across the Chicago metro area.

Join our team today and contribute to a facility that is recognized for its commitment to compassionate care and enhancing the lives of our residents in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Avantara Lincoln Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Lincoln Park never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.