ESA

Brown Medicine•Taunton, MA

2d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Performs cleaning functions in an assigned work area to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition, following established policies and procedures. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate the Success Factors of instilling trust, valuing differences, focusing on patients and the community, and collaborating.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Elementary-level education required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize patient rooms and other areas using the ten-step cleaning approach.
Clean, disinfect, and maintain shower rooms, utility rooms, and hampers.
Change cleaning water after a maximum of three rooms or whenever it is visibly soiled.
Keep the housekeeping cart clean and orderly, and stock it for the next shift.
Clean and polish working equipment.
Clean and disinfect commodes, then place a paper band around the seat to indicate it is ready for patient use.
Clean and disinfect IV poles, patient chairs, and furniture.
Notify a supervisor about damaged furniture, soiled curtains, or other areas needing attention.
Use protective equipment when handling blood and bloody fluids, and follow controls for bloodborne pathogens.
Follow guidelines for handling and disposing of infectious waste and for cleaning and disinfecting contaminated areas.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
Respect cultural diversity and communicate effectively with internal and external customers across differences in culture, values, beliefs, and ages; use interpreters when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.