Housekeeper - Varied Evening Shifts

Multiple evening shift openings available: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM or 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM.

About the role

We are seeking dedicated Environmental Services Technicians to join our team and help maintain a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role is responsible for providing environmental cleaning services throughout the hospital, including highly specialized patient care areas. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to infection prevention, patient satisfaction, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and isolation cleaning protocols.
• Safely handle biohazardous materials, including sharps and body fluid spills.
• Perform chemical and medication spill cleanup, including USP 800 hazardous drug spill procedures.
• Perform light floor care duties, including buffing hard surface floors and spot-cleaning carpets.
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Life Safety Codes and emergency procedures.
• Utilize AIDET communication principles to provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies according to department standards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and organizational policies.
• Perform proper cleaning techniques and procedures when cleaning clinics, offices, and other common areas.
• Demonstrate procedural knowledge of safe chemical handling and use, and disposal of biohazard materials.
• Perform all housekeeping duties with the special needs of patients and staff in mind.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection prevention techniques and proper hand hygiene.
• Successfully complete the Cert 1 training course.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a healthcare environment and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies as required.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Previous healthcare housekeeping or environmental services experience.
• Experience cleaning specialty clinical areas such as NICU, OR, ED, Labor & Delivery, or Critical Care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and healthcare cleaning standards.
• Familiarity with biohazard handling procedures and hazardous drug spill response (USP 800).

Skills

• Knowledge of infection control techniques and proper hand hygiene practices.
• Proficiency in handling biohazards and cleaning bloodborne pathogen/body fluid spills.
• Understanding of chemical safety and hazardous material handling.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Codes and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and caregivers.

About Us

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. 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $15.45 per hour - $25.03 per hour. The actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Learn more.