Pay Range: $16.45 - $22.21 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include: - Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have: •Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance •Annual wellness reimbursement •Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids •Tuition reimbursement for career advancementask about our fully funded programs! •Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development •Strong shared governance structure •Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of cleaning and service functions ensuring the safety, health and morale of patient, visitors and employees. Assists patient's recovery by providing a sanitary, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System Incentives.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: On job training is provided.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Ability to effectively and respectfully interact with all levels of staff and the public within the organization and community. Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Dusts, scrubs and mops (wet and dry) floors following established policies and complying with safety regulations and established time frames. Maintains confidentiality of position-acquired information. Utilizes battery operated equipment i.e. scrubbers buffers, pagers, tools. Inspects and maintains equipment daily to ensure cleanliness and proper working order. Reports any mechanical failures, general safety infractions or need for service and repair to the Supervisor. Utilizes appropriate electrical equipment to buff floors, vacuum, steam clean, shampoo and extract carpets following established protocols. Sets up and moves furniture, freight and equipment as required. Changes cubicle curtains and drapes and checks condition of mattresses. Reports furniture that needs repairs. Cleans all discharge units and out patient areas following established procedures including doors, baths and restrooms replacing disposable supplies following established aseptic techniques and utilizing appropriate cleaning solutions. Uses Bed Ready Program to document status of discharges. Dusts, cleans and polishes furniture, woodwork, beds, fixtures and any surface that collects dust. Gathers and disposes of refuse, cleans and relines waste containers following established procedures. Performs all aspects of job in an environment that optimizes patient, customer and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.