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Louis A Weiss Memorial Medical Center, LLC

Environmental Services Aide - 3rd Shift - Full Time

Louis A Weiss Memorial Medical Center, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!PRIMARY JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction and guidance of the EVS Supervisor, the EVS Aide II performs a variety of functions and tasks pertinent to the cleaning and care of the hospital and its buildings. An EVS AIDE II may work in various areas of the department as well as assigned to all areas within the hospital, its buildings.PRIMARY JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Able to read and understand oral and written communication in English.Prior knowledge of principles in sanitation and janitorial services - preferredWell groomed, pleasant and courteous manner.Able to follow directions, work under time constraints.Certified Environmental Services certificates (preferred)PRIMARYJOB DUTIES

Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are followed.

Is responsible for the complete sanitation duties of the patient rooms and hospital areas assigned.

This includes internal (i.e., floors, walls, and ceilings) and external facilities (i.e., entry & exit ways, campus grounds, and parking areas)Performs the functions on the daily Sanitarian task assignment.Assists other EVS staff in the cleaning and/or other job functions as necessary.Carries out job responsibilities thoroughly ensuring all aspects of the job are completed as required.Understands the principles of proper floor and environmental maintenance, dust moping, wet moping, sweeping, vacuuming, stripping and finishing of floors, use of equipment, and the standards (i.e., practices, policies and procedures) of the job.

This includes proper cleaning of internal and external areas, changing of soap, paper towels and sanitizer and other EVS tasks.Utilizes all products in a clean environment and cost-effective manner, maintaining proper safety standards with using chemicals.Follows established policies for securing the department in the evening.Maintains all state and federal registration requirements.

Meets established department/hospital policies and procedures, directives, safety, environmental and infection control standards, hygiene, dress codes, and policies as appropriate to this position.Demonstrates an understanding of, and models the mission and core values of WMH through behavior and attitude.Conforms to the established Standards of Behavior.Other duties as assigned.Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.