Housekeeper - Proctor at Carle Health

Peoria, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning And Disinfection, Sanitation Guidelines, PPE Usage, Patient Safety, De-escalation, Equipment Maintenance, Time Management, Teamwork, Mentoring, Waste Management, Safety Compliance, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview To clean and disinfect all public and patient areas in the medical center on a routine basis to provide a clean aesthetic environment. To perform special functions as assigned and required by the Environmental Services Coordinator, to include service to Behavioral Health Units, Emergency, Surgery and such units who's rapidly changing patient environments require an increased awareness. Mentor/train EVS new hires. Qualifications Certifications: , Education: , Work Experience: Responsibilities Quality of Work Follows all departmental cleaning procedures. Practices the FOCUS Values Observes and follows Safety and Sanitation guidelines. Ensures all areas are cleaned thoroughly and consistently with little or no discrepancies. Strives to reach Patient Satisfaction goals. Offers assistance to others when census in their area is low. Utilizes Wet Floor signs. Wears appropriate PPE. Performs turnover activities rapidly and accurately. Uses downtime to improve unit appearance and accepts additional assignments. Adheres to additional cleaning requirements as mandated by AORN, EPA, ect. Quantity of Work Completes schedule on a daily basis. Completes project work assigned. Initiates project work. Seeks to perform outside of schedule. Implements procedures to increase productivity. Maintains equipment properly (vacuum bags and filters changed). Keeps housekeeping closet, mop sink and cart kept neat and orderly. Leaves carts stocked for the next day. Foresees room turns and respond appropriately. Job Knowledge/Problem Solving Assess daily workflow and make changes as deemed necessary. Maintains knowledge of duties, chemicals and equipment. Resourcefulness and effectiveness in dealing with stressful situations and emergencies. Adapts to all changing routines. Maintains knowledge of location of various support areas. Stays current on all in-services. Maintains awareness of ever-changing patient environments. Ensures and is aware of patient safety needs on units where patient behavior may escalate. Stays compliant with special patient interaction unit training that may be required. Takes ownership of unit security policies and procedures to include ownership of unit keys. Maintains awareness of items that could be potentially dangerous to patient (glass, scissors, razor blades, plastic liners, etc.) Recognizes, removes self and reports potential patient escalations. Teamwork Supports the efforts of fellow employees through teamwork. Coordinates efforts and cooperates with all levels of staff, inside and outside the department. Accepts changing conditions, new procedures and direction from others. Effectively communicates with appropriate personnel within and outside the department. Assists other department staff by volunteering, filling in and accepting additional work not normally part of the job. Wears appropriate name badge and uniform according to department policies. Attends and competencied on all in-services. Adheres to the Absent/tardy to maintain their performance. Offers limited de-escalation as deemed by unit. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $15.45per hour - $25.03per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect public and patient areas within the medical center to maintain a clean aesthetic environment. Perform specialized cleaning in high-awareness units such as Behavioral Health, Emergency, and Surgery while mentoring new hires.