Description
Hiring Event for Housekeeping Techs at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
When: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 / 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - Main Entrance parking and entry
Registration is preferred by submitting your resume. Walk-ins are also welcome.
This event is targeted for external candidates. Our internal staff may apply for openings directly through our internal transfer process.
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As we complete a 290,000-square-foot expansion of Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, we're looking for compassionate professionals who want to be part of something better. Full and part time positions available.
Benefits
Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits, including:
- Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement
- Annual funds for professional development and well-being
- Nursing certification bonus for eligible certifications
- Matching 401(k)
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- Annual employee salary increases and incentive bonus
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Growth opportunities including career advancement pathways, mentorship programs, continuing education, leadership development, and more
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Qualifications
Required:
- High-school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire
- Maintain IAHSS Basic certification
- Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire
- Successful completion of Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 6 months of hire
- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a variety of individuals, including employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, law enforcement and other outside agencies
- Writing skills necessary to complete reports and paperwork that meets departmental standards.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle.
- Physical Demands Requirement:
- Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 65 pounds and a push/pull force up to 75 pounds
- Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle.
- Physical ability to stand and walk during much of work shift patrolling hospital buildings and grounds.
- Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations that may include stair climbing or other physical exertion in the protection of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Physical ability to lift and assist with heavy objects occasionally.
Preferred:
- Experience in healthcare security, police work, or military service
- Valid FOID card
- Associate/Bachelor’s degree
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
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.
