Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of housekeeping duties throughout the Hospital complex to ensure a clean, presentable, and sanitary environment.  The position actively supports the Hospital and the department Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually, and as an effective team member.

Job Responsibilities:

Selects cleaning materials and supplies from supply room.  Loads service cart and transports to assigned work area.Cleans assigned area following appropriate standard policy and procedures outlined in environmental services policy & procedure manual.  Where applicable, all damp dusting and disinfection will be accomplished by using the Hospital approved germicidal cleaning solution.Sweeps, dusts, mops and vacuums floors.  Utilizes floor machines of various speeds, automatic scrubbers, waste collection equipment, and related machinery, including all carpet extraction equipment.  Washes walls, windows and inside ceilings by hand or utilizing wall/ceiling washing kits.  May be called upon to wash outside windows and screens. Uses dry dust cloths, high dusting tools, and vacuum cleaner to clean window sills, blinds, floors, and furniture.  Empties ashtrays and waste receptacles, arranges furniture, furnishings, and equipment in proper order.  Makes bed with clean linen following appropriate policy and procedure.Scours and polishes sinks, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, and adjacent equipment/fixtures.  Replenishes appropriate supply of soap, linens, and disposable paper products.Performs all tile floor stripping, refinishing and maintenance procedures.Notifies environmental services team leader of supply and/or equipment needs.  Reports any mechanical failure/problem or environmental defect, as observed, to environmental services team leader and/or department office.Where applicable, moves furniture and furnishings to adequately clean area.  Turns and/or replaces mattress. Returns unused supplies to appropriate supply room.  Collects trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and deposit in appropriate areas.  Cleans cart and equipment on a daily basis.Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. 

Education and Experience:

A High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Able to demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Demonstrates manual dexterity needed to operate cleaning equipment. 
 

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org