Careers at La Rabida Children's Hospital

La Rabida Children’s Hospital 

Environmental Services Specialist II 

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Environmental Services Specialist for the EVS Department in Chicago, IL.  

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 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 

What you will receive:  

• Competitive Salary  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision  

• Pet Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Life & Disability Insurance  

• Retirement Savings Plans & Matching  

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays  

• Free Parking  

• Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month  

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.  

Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.