Environmental Services Specialist I / Linen Aide

La Rabida Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Through expertise, compassion, and advocacy we help children and their families reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay.Our not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 49 beds, helps transition children from neonatal or pediatric intensive care to home, by providing medical, rehabilitative and developmental care, and by training families to continue treatments and manage the necessary equipment in the home. La Rabida also provides extensive rehabilitation for those recovering from wounds or burns and treatment for exacerbations of chronic conditions.The hospital’s enhanced pediatric patient-centered medical home provides primary care to children with complex medical conditions and their siblings. Children with medical homes elsewhere come to La Rabida for specialty services. La Rabida offers a wide range of specialty services provided to children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others. Children are supported in their emotional and developmental growth, particularly in cases where such growth has been interrupted by accident or disease.Finally, La Rabida provides forensic and treatment services for children exposed to abuse and neglect, comprehensive assessments for youth in care, early intervention for children between 0 and 3 years of age. Care coordination services for medically complex children are also provided for those who are covered by a health plan and receive care from providers in Cook CountyJob DescriptionClean fixtures, sinks, toilets, and tubs, and empty and clean waste containers; replace liners, high dust i.e., vents, clocks, tops of doors, door frames, make beds with clean linen. Upload linen data into the hospital laundry computer. Cleaning in-house linen. Environmental Services Specialist I/Linen Aide (For the individual who’s primary responsibility is Linen Aide, the percentage for this function is 90%. The remaining 10% will be comprised of all other essential functions)Patient RoomClean furniture: beds, cribs, mattress, bed side table, over bed table, chairs, sofa, TV, telephone, cabinets, equipment, and patient wardrobes using disinfectant or all-purpose cleanerDust mop and wet mop floors and baseboards and change mop water per 3 rooms. Isolation - changeMop water and mop heads; dispose of all ragsEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerHigh dust: top of door, doorframe, ceiling vent, and above lights (using the high duster stick)Clean fixtures: sink, mirror, pipe fixturesClean door glass, windows, windowsills, and blinds using glass cleanerReplenish soap dispenser, towel dispenser as neededBathrooms: staff, patient, publicDust mop and wet mop floors and baseboards using disinfectant or all-purpose cleanerWash walls/fixtures, light covering, pipe fixtures, holder bar, baby changing station Replenish soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, toilet paper dispenser, and baby wipesClean windows, windowsills, and blindsChange shower curtainEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerHigh dust top of door, doorframe, ceiling vent, and above lightsNurse’s station/medication roomDust mop and wet mop floors and baseboards using disinfectant or all-purpose cleanerSpot wash wallsClean sink, cabinets, counter topsClean refrigeratorClean chairs, telephonesEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerHigh dust top of cabinets, vents, clocksNurse lounge/locker room/bathroom (all bathrooms are cleaned in the same way, and locker rooms are cleaned the same as bathroom)Vacuum carpet and furnitureHigh dust door, doorframe, vent, clock, top of lockersClean refrigeratorClean counter top and cabinetDust mop and wet mop floor, baseboardsEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerDust furnitureSpot wash wallsResident’s roomChange bed linenVacuum carpetSpot wash windows and windowsillsEmpty and clean waste containers and replace linerHigh dust door, door frame, ventDust furniture, baseboard, blindsSoil Utility RoomsDust mop and wet mop floor and baseboardSpot wash wallsClean counter top, sink, and cabinetHigh dust door and frameClean fixtures and pipesReplenish soap dispenser, paper towel dispenserOfficesVacuum carpet and furnitureDust furniture, blindsWash windows and sillsHigh dust vents, clock, door/door frame, cabinets, fixturesDust mop and wet mop floor and baseboardEmpty and clean waste containers and replace linersDispose of trash and separate biohazard wasteSpot wash walls with cleaning solutionMeeting rooms/conference roomsVacuum carpet and furnitureDust furniture, baseboards and blindsHigh dust vents, clock, door/door frame, cabinetsSpot wash windows and windowsillsSpot wash wallsEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerClean bulletin boardsPlayroomsDust furniture and baseboardsHigh dust vents, clock, door and door framesWash windows and sillsSpot wash wallsEmpty and wash waste container and replace liner – dispose of trash. Separate bio waste. KitchensDust mop and wet mop floor, baseboardsSpot wash wallsHigh dust vent door, doorframesClean sink, counter top and cabinetEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerDispose of trash and separate biohazard wasteDefrost and clean refrigerator monthly and wipe dailyLobby waiting area and AdmittingVacuum carpetHigh dust door, doorframe, vent clocks, baseboardsSpot wash wallsClean countertop, desk panel, and fire alarm display panelEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerDispose of trash and separate biohazard wasteLabs/SPD/OP Clinic/ER/RehabDust mop and wet mop floors, baseboardsSpot wash wallsHigh dust vent, door/ doorframe, and cabinetsClean sink and pipe fixture using cream cleanserEmpty and clean waste containers and replace linerClean telephones, chairs, furnitureReplenish soap dispenser, paper towel dispenserDust blindsChange and replace sharp containerSpot wash windows and windowsillsSnack barDust mop and wet mop floors, baseboardsDust blindsWash furniture, counter topEmpty and clean waste container and replace linerVacuum carpetHigh dust door/doorframe, clock, wall fixtures, vending machineSpot wash windows and windowsillsClean microwave daily (1st & 2nd Shift)LinenReceive clean linen carts, inspects for accuracy, prepares for distributionPull linen chute-prepare outgoing soiled linen cartsCheck units for soiled linen (children's clothing)Prepare lab coats and table for pick upReturn clean clothing to designated areaClean and disinfect cartReplenish clean linen on the unitsCheck the linen inventory order as necessaryClean all areas pertaining to the laundry and inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper working orderEmpty trash and replace liner CorridorsSpot wash wallsWash doors, wall fixtures, handrails, fire extinguisher, peepholes QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D preferredPrefer two to three years experience in health care environmental service / linen work Required to read, write, and speak English Additional InformationLa Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerLa 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.