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Housekeeper Casual Second shift

Northwestern Medicine · Geneva, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 29, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Every other weekend is required. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the schedule, which the posting states plainly.

Tell me about a safety hazard you reported.

What they are checking: Whether they report things or walk past them.

How do you know your own work is done to standard?

What they are checking: Whether they check themselves or wait to be inspected.

What makes this work worth doing?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their part in the hospital, which is what keeps people in this job.

What would you do

A nurse asks you to hurry because a patient is waiting for the room. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether pressure changes their standard, which it should not.

You cannot finish your assigned area before the end of your shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting asks them to be proactive about this, which means telling someone rather than hoping.

How do you talk to a patient who is in the room while you work?

What they are checking: Whether they see patients as people, in one of the few jobs that enters every room.

About the work

Walk me through cleaning a patient room after someone has been discharged.

What they are checking: Whether they know the order and the detail, which is what makes the next patient safe.

What is different about cleaning a room for a patient in isolation?

What they are checking: Infection control knowledge that separates hospital cleaning from any other kind.

How do you make sure a chemical is mixed at the right ratio and in the right container?

What they are checking: The posting is specific about dilution and labeling, and getting it wrong is a safety issue.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The EVS Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION MEANING THAT THE HOURS PER WEEK ARE NOT GUARANTEED. NO BENEFITS. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SECOND SHIFT 3:00PM - 11:30PM AND WEEKENDS AS NEEDED. Responsibilities: • Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing all surfaces. • Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary. • Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as necessary or designated. • Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area • Promotes safety in the workplace. Uses wet floor signs, PPE, not leaving housekeeping cart or supplies unattended. • Uses chemicals and equipment in an effective and safe manner. Uses appropriate chemicals, diluted at the correct ratio, in properly labeled containers. • Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs. Reports all safety hazards to manager. • Communicates to supervisor any issues, including inability to complete schedule and is proactive in dealing with observed deficiencies (reports issues/work requests to supervisor/manager or Call Center, picks up debris outside of regular work area) • Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information. • Exhibits the ability to articulate designed scripting model to each customer we serve • Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently. • Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time. • Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement. • Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide. • Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. • Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way. • Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur. • Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others. Required: • Must exhibit the ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff. • Must be able to use the proper tracking and communication tools utilized by department. • Must be able to work independently. Preferred: • One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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