Housekeeping Assistant II - Discharge EVS Team, Part-time, Evenings

Part-time Salary Range Minimum : $21.50 Salary Range Maximum: $21.50 Compensation: USD 21.50 - USD 21.50 - hourly 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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description Hours:24hours per week Evening Shift: 12:00 PM- 8:30PM(Works EveryOther Weekend and Works 8 Hour Shifts Every Holiday) Union Hourly Compensation (non-negotiable):$21.50per hour (+ $0.97/hour for shift pay differential). The role is graded as a non-exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime. The Housekeeping Assistant II 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. Working under general supervision of an Environmental Services supervisor, the Housekeeping Assistant II performs a variety of cleaning and associated functions inside the hospital and performs related duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Vacuums carpeted surfaces and damp mops hard surface floors. Cleans window sills, empties ash trays and waste baskets. 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. Terminally clean patient room and prepares room for admission. This includes the use of a Tent card and toilet seat strip. Cleans blood and body fluids. While generally assigned to a specific area, may be dispatched to other areas as needed. 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 hang cubicles and drapes. Maintains and cleans equipment. Upon completion, return equipment to assigned location (i.e. equipment storeroom or janitor's closets). Keeps janitor's closet and storage area neat and orderly. Performs all heavy duty mopping and cleaning. Performs general and heavy cleaning duties in offices, patient rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laboratories, public areas and stairways, elevators such as washing floors, walls, furniture, beds, etc., with the appropriate hospital approved chemicals. Uses ladders and scaffolds as necessary. Cleans, washes, polishes and scrubs floors using electric scrubbing machine, wet vacuums 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-Hazard 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 Program. Log into the computer at the start of the shift. Upon commencement of the cleaning process, move the "dirty bed", "clean next", or a "stat bed" and move it to the "In Progress" category. Once completed, move the bed into the "Bed Ready" category. Log out at the end of the shift. Return all keys and pagers. Overall knowledge of equipment and cleaning solutions is necessary as well as rigid adherence to established housekeeping standards, requires neatness of dress and grooming plus friendly, cooperative attitude toward others. AA/EOE. Qualifications Required : Sufficient to understand oral instructions. Sufficient knowledge to gain overall knowledge of cleaning equipment, methods, and solutions. Preferred : High School diploma or GED equivalent. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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. Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr