Housekeeping - ESD Assistant

VPNE•Boston, MA

13h•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The ESD Assistant cleans, maintains, and services an assigned area or task within or associated with hospital facilities under the direct leadership of a supervisor. The role includes cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, restrooms, surfaces, and other assigned areas; handling waste and soiled linen; operating cleaning equipment; and responding to floods and other emergencies. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday plus one weekday, with shifts listed as 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. The job may involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Ability to add and subtract numbers and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
Ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions.
Ability to respond appropriately to instructions, questions, or requests for information.
Ability to be courteous when occasionally contacting patients and visitors.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds.
Ability to regularly stoop and bend; reach and grasp below shoulder level and frequently at shoulder level; and occasionally reach and grasp above shoulder level.
Ability to continually push and pull non-motorized equipment weighing over 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly grasp and perform fine manipulation with the hands.

Responsibilities

Perform intensive floor care, including dusting and damp mopping, stripping and refinishing, and spray buffing.
Care for carpets and furniture through vacuuming, spot removal, and shampooing.
Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linen, and recyclable materials.
Replace receptacle liners and recycling collection totes.
Clean and sanitize horizontal and vertical surfaces, including vents, light fixtures, window ledges, and doors.
Clean restroom fixtures and replenish restroom supplies.
Clean and maintain assigned items and areas, including stairwells, elevators, water fountains, walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, and glassware.
Change curtains, draperies, blinds, and shades as assigned.
Operate electric and battery-powered equipment for cleaning services and rearranging furniture or equipment.
Pick up necessary supplies, pack regulated medical waste, and respond to floods and other emergencies.
Wear protective clothing as required.
Remove soiled linens and protective coverings, and clean and remake beds, stretchers, and exam tables.