CHICAGO — The <a href="https://www.communityblood.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Community Blood Center</a>, 9920 S. Western Ave., Chicago, is encouraging all eligible donors to consider donating during this time. Right now, there is an urgent need for blood and platelets. As a token of the Beverly blood center's appreciation, if you donate now until Jan. 31 you will receive a CBC winter T-shirt. Schedule an appointment using the online donor portal, the <a href="https://9kqwlmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tu9HPkJS5LBx8vCp7sRAWEM6Lr1zUMjBybnwcAJFEsS6fgtf47qq8_zx69qJIGSbK7JHGVrRyfieUKeW5fda81oL3gzZy2GG0r2Nt3VCM2D5ZghRp7Ibq4kuE52y7Df9v7fOz_3gKSbt3SBO5Hsps9xRcFwJEid_w79QImc_VrYNq572rJt3Wg==&amp;c=GNkiI21xjOXAFR_7sRUOAABwxeITFpusdsOB8-CWMunBeIWgogISLw==&amp;ch=AaBkM0kfrhod4ukHoeEANeotfGsuWtbxblvTLQQKQ1nqXVuiMo8gmw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CBC Donor App</a>, or by calling 800-280-4102.

CHICAGO — The <a href="https://www.communityblood.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Community Blood Center</a>, 9920 S. Western Ave., Chicago, is encouraging all eligible donors to consider donating during this time. Right now, there is an urgent need for blood and platelets.

As a token of the Beverly blood center’s appreciation, if you donate now until Jan. 31 you will receive a CBC winter T-shirt. Schedule an appointment using the online donor portal, the <a href="https://9kqwlmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tu9HPkJS5LBx8vCp7sRAWEM6Lr1zUMjBybnwcAJFEsS6fgtf47qq8_zx69qJIGSbK7JHGVrRyfieUKeW5fda81oL3gzZy2GG0r2Nt3VCM2D5ZghRp7Ibq4kuE52y7Df9v7fOz_3gKSbt3SBO5Hsps9xRcFwJEid_w79QImc_VrYNq572rJt3Wg==&amp;c=GNkiI21xjOXAFR_7sRUOAABwxeITFpusdsOB8-CWMunBeIWgogISLw==&amp;ch=AaBkM0kfrhod4ukHoeEANeotfGsuWtbxblvTLQQKQ1nqXVuiMo8gmw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CBC Donor App</a>, or by calling 800-280-4102.

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Urgent Need For Blood, Platelets At Community...

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Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Description: Help clean and remove odors from personal belongings after fire, smoke, or water damage. This job is careful, detailed cleaning that helps families get their homes and items back to normal. The work is Monday&ndash;Friday at our Alsip, IL office with a mostly women-led team in our contents cleaning room, where items brought to our facility are cleaned and deodorized. Sometimes the team goes to customer homes to clean walls, floors, furniture, and remove odors. If you have experience in housekeeping, hotel cleaning, hospital cleaning, residential cleaning, or maid services &mdash; and you like clean, careful work &mdash; this job is a great fit. Supervisors and cleaning managers from these areas are welcome to apply too.
Why Join Us
<ul><li>Monday&ndash;Friday schedule with optional paid overtime</li><li>Clean, organized, modern facility with a safe, respectful workplace</li><li>Supportive women-led team culture built on communication and professionalism</li><li>Paid training and certifications. You will be trained step-by-step &mdash; no experience needed.</li><li>Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Sign-on bonus</li><li>National brand with 40+ years of trust and 18+ years serving Chicagoland</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Team events, awards, and appreciation lunches</li></ul>
Salary Range - $18&ndash;$23/hr + Overtime + Phone Allowance.
Pay depends on your experience and skills.
Must-Haves:
<ul><li>Live within 20 minutes of Alsip, IL &ndash; local candidates only</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license</li><li>Reliable car to get to work in Alsip every day.</li><li>Good attention to detail &mdash; you notice small things</li><li>Respectful and comfortable working in customers&rsquo; homes</li><li>Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods</li><li>Candidates with experience in housekeeping, hotel cleaning, hospital cleaning, residential cleaning, maid services, or upholstery cleaning are encouraged to apply.</li></ul>
Nice-to-Haves (we&rsquo;ll train):
<ul><li>1+ year of professional cleaning experience</li><li>Experience with detailed cleaning (homes, hotels, hospitals, offices)</li><li>Bilingual English / Spanish a plus (not required)</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll do:
<ul><li>Clean, deodorize, and restore personal items in our contents cleaning facility</li><li>Handle items carefully, label them, and store them correctly</li><li>Keep your work area clean, safe, and organized</li><li>Sometimes help clean and remove odors in customer homes with the team</li></ul>To apply, send your resume to <a href="mailto:niki.ramirez@rainbowrestore.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">niki.ramirez@rainbowrestore.net</a>

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