Environmental Services Aide - 40hrs/Day Shift

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

12d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties. Job Summary The Environmental Services Aide Level I is responsible for performing duties to provide a clean, sanitary, and pleasant environment to a high standard to enhance quality patient care. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Supervisor, Environmental Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1-3 years of environmental services/housekeeping experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions required
Demonstrated attention to detail and high-quality customer service skills required

Responsibilities

As directed, clean ceilings, horizontal surfaces, spot clean walls, furnishings, and floors in assigned areas including patient care units, isolation rooms, examination rooms, medication rooms, offices, and common areas to high standards of cleanliness and disinfection to enhance quality patient care.
Sanitize bathrooms using materials as required; restock expendable items daily and as needed.
Dry mop and damp mop floors, vacuum floors thoroughly in assigned areas.
Collect and transport trash to specified, temporary collection areas in accordance with regulations.
Clean facility entrances including door glass using the appropriate equipment and supplies.
Hang draperies, cubicle curtains, blinds, and shades.
Move patient beds as requested.
Prepare and set up meeting rooms as requested.
Change sharps containers upon request.
Monitor the department’s pager and courteously respond to requests in a timely manner.
Follow safety practices applicable to equipment, supplies, and procedures.
Adhere to Infection Control policies and procedures while performing assigned duties.
Neatly make beds with clean linen.
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other functions/duties as requested.