Brigham and Womens Hospital - Boston, MA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Boston, MA
1-10 employees
Hospitals
About the position
The Environmental Service Aide II position at Brigham & Women's Hospital is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in various hospital areas, including critical care environments. This role involves performing specialized cleaning tasks beyond the daily routine, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff. The aide will work evening shifts and is expected to handle physical demands associated with cleaning and sanitizing duties.
Responsibilities
- Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes environmental surfaces according to departmental and hospital policies.
- Cleans horizontal and vertical surfaces in patient rooms, lavatories, offices, corridors, and other areas.
- Uses various chemicals and equipment for cleaning tasks, including germicidal detergent and floor machines.
- Empties and relines soiled laundry, waste, and RMW containers according to procedures.
- Cleans and prepares post-discharge patient rooms as per department procedures.
- Removes and re-hangs window and cubicle curtains periodically.
- Uses mechanical equipment to clean and maintain hard-surface flooring and carpets.
- Moves furniture and equipment using dollies and hand carts.
- Reports dysfunctional equipment to the supervisor and secures it against unauthorized use.
Requirements
- Basic ability to speak and understand English (oral and written).
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb ladders.
- Ability to lift in excess of 50lbs several times per shift.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions in cleaning tasks.
- Ability to operate and control high-powered cleaning equipment.
- Moderate level of verbal communication skills to interact with patients and staff.
