Housekeeping Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Aurora)

Job Responsibility

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

No Formal Education
No experience required
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
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl to complete tasks
Must also be able to push/pull/drag equipment such as hospital beds, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to be on feet the majority of the time with both walking/standing throughout the shift
Must have ability to wear protective clothing as will be exposed to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, infectious waste (blood and body fluids)
Must have ability to operate vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six-foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job, including telephones, zone phones, and pagers

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program