Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Housekeeping Tech-EVS Full Time Evenings
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Housekeeping Tech-EVS Full Time Evenings
Join to apply for the Housekeeping Tech-EVS Full Time Evenings role at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. Hourly rate: $17.00 - $22.95. Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year (part-time $5,700) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment (part-time $5,000) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description
The EVS Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM and complies with all relevant policies and regulatory standards. Responsibilities
Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing all surfaces. Follows policies on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary. Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as needed. Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area. Promotes safety in the workplace, using wet floor signs, PPE, and not leaving housekeeping cart or supplies unattended. Uses chemicals and equipment safely and effectively, using appropriate chemicals diluted at the correct ratio in properly labeled containers. Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs and reports safety hazards. Communicates issues to supervisor, including inability to complete schedule, and proactively addresses deficiencies. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with hospital personnel, ensuring confidentiality of patient information. Exhibits appropriate scripted communication with patients and customers. Uses organizational resources efficiently. Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks on time. Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Participates in cost reduction and process improvement efforts. Maintains a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, addresses questions and concerns, or directs them to appropriate resources. Uses service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns. Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments, communicating effectively, respecting diverse opinions, and acknowledging contributions. Qualifications
Required
Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Effective communication with patients, visitors, and staff. Proficient use of department tracking and communication tools. Ability to work independently. Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Preferred
One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment. Equal Opportunity
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. Background checks are performed. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment; it is considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Seniority Level
Not Applicable Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology; Wellness and Fitness Services; Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the Housekeeping Tech-EVS Full Time Evenings role at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. Hourly rate: $17.00 - $22.95. Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year (part-time $5,700) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment (part-time $5,000) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description
The EVS Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM and complies with all relevant policies and regulatory standards. Responsibilities
Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing all surfaces. Follows policies on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary. Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as needed. Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area. Promotes safety in the workplace, using wet floor signs, PPE, and not leaving housekeeping cart or supplies unattended. Uses chemicals and equipment safely and effectively, using appropriate chemicals diluted at the correct ratio in properly labeled containers. Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs and reports safety hazards. Communicates issues to supervisor, including inability to complete schedule, and proactively addresses deficiencies. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with hospital personnel, ensuring confidentiality of patient information. Exhibits appropriate scripted communication with patients and customers. Uses organizational resources efficiently. Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks on time. Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Participates in cost reduction and process improvement efforts. Maintains a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, addresses questions and concerns, or directs them to appropriate resources. Uses service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns. Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments, communicating effectively, respecting diverse opinions, and acknowledging contributions. Qualifications
Required
Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Effective communication with patients, visitors, and staff. Proficient use of department tracking and communication tools. Ability to work independently. Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Preferred
One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment. Equal Opportunity
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. Background checks are performed. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment; it is considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Seniority Level
Not Applicable Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology; Wellness and Fitness Services; Hospitals and Health Care
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