Description
La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a full-time Environmental Services Specialist in the EVS Department in Chicago, IL.
This is a 1st shift position, 6:30a-3pm
At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we've got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.
Job Summary:
We are a small children's acute care hospital focused on treating complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and abuse and trauma.
The EVS specialist assists in all operational activities, maintaining a pleasant, comfortable, and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. An EVS Specialist is responsible for collecting waste from all areas of the hospital including biohazard waste, buff/scrub/recoat floors, assist with laundry carts to and from floors to laundry room, and similar tasks.
Essential EVS Specialist II Functions:
Collect waste from all areas of the hospital, including bio-hazard waste and store in designated area for pick-up
Disinfect all dumpsters and waste areas
Dust mop and wet mop floors
Wash windows, clean stainless steel, door and door frames, elevator and grooves
Buff/scrub/recoat floors
Assist with laundry carts to and from floors and to laundry room, separate linen and distribute
What we need from you: Education : High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.
Related Work Experience : Two to three years' experience in health care environmental services work preferred
Specialized Knowledge and Skills : Some knowledge of infection control; techniques skills; experience in operative mechanical and electrical equipment preferred
What you will receive: Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life & Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off
Free Parking
Free Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteria
Compensation Information:
Pay Range: $17.94 - $26.90
Who we are:
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.
La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Required Skills
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.
Related Work Experience: Two or three years' experience in health care environmental services work preferred
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Some knowledge of infection control; techniques skills; experience in operative mechanical and electrical equipment preferred