Housekeeper Full time Days

strongCompany Description:/strongpAt 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?/pstrongJob Description:/strongpThe stronguEVS Tech II/u/strong#xa0;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./pp#xa0;/ppuemstrongHours 8-4:30pm and every other weekend/strong/em/u/ppuemstrongSee what are staff is saying about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine!#xa0;#xa0;/stronga href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FEldbJpdV9lQamp;data=05%7C02%7CJanis.Flurry%40nm.org%7C54e98c044f384c757e3b08de59b88ac8%7C2596038f3ea44f0caed1066eb6544c3b%7C0%7C0%7C639046846285380157%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7Camp;sdata=63scgLfwlTPlRyedlRRBaykz8VGzhhNNn3qvADsSbyQ%3Damp;reserved=0"stronghttps://youtu.be/EldbJpdV9lQ/strong/a/em/u/pp#xa0;/ppustrongResponsibilities:/strong/u/pulliCleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing all surfaces./liliFollows policies and procedures on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary./liliStocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as necessary or designated./liliMaintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area/liliPromotes safety in the workplace. Uses wet floor signs, PPE, not leaving housekeeping cart or supplies unattended./liliUses chemicals and equipment in an effective and safe manner. Uses appropriate chemicals, diluted at the correct ratio, in properly labeled containers./liliNotifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs. Reports all safety hazards to manager./liliCommunicates to supervisor any issues, including inability to complete schedule and is proactive in dealing with observed deficiencies (reports issues/work requests to supervisor/manager or Call Center, picks up debris outside of regular work area)/liliEstablishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information./liliExhibits the ability to articulate designed scripting model to each customer we serve/liliUses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently./liliManages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time./liliContributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement./liliParticipates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide./liliPresents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance./liliProvides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way./liliUses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur./liliDemonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others./li/ulstrongQualifications:/strongpustrongRequired:/strong/u/pulliMust exhibit the ability to follow oral and written instructions./liliMust be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff./liliMust be able to use the proper tracking and communication tools utilized by department./liliMust be able to work independently./li/ulpustrongPreferred:/strong/u/pulliOne to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment./li/ulstrongAdditional Information:/strongdiv sr-tagline=""/divpNorthwestern 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./ppstrongBackground Check/strong/ppNorthwestern 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.#xa0; 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./ppstrongArtificial Intelligence Disclosure /strong/ppArtificial 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.#xa0;/ppstrongBenefits/strong/ppWe 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 our#xa0;a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.nm.org%2Fbenefitsamp;data=05%7C02%7Cabigail.simpson%40nm.org%7C1246830cb5f747ce286b08de291271a5%7C2596038f3ea44f0caed1066eb6544c3b%7C0%7C0%7C638993356558486210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7Camp;sdata=XhATpHJKsSSQ%2FCHQCi9%2BfGff7jdFww3riiYfagOr8co%3Damp;reserved=0"Benefits/a#xa0;section to learn more./ppstrongSign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):/strong#xa0;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.#xa0;/p