General Cleaner - 40Hrs - Evenings and Rotating Weekends
About The Position
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. Position: General Cleaner Location: Environmental Services Schedule: 40 hours, Evenings and Rotating Weekends POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a range of housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and sanitized environment throughout the hospital. May operate machines in order to perform duties, General Cleaners will maintain daily cleaning of assigned areas by following the approved hospital cleaning procedures. Basic housekeeping tasks include, but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, and the cleansing of any and all designated objects/areas.
Requirements
- Work requires the ability to read, follow oral and written instructions in English at a level acquired through the completion of elementary school
- Ability to learn and perform basic housekeeping practices and understands the policies and procedures of the hospital.
- HS Diploma or completion of GED preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintains daily cleaning of assigned areas, by following the approved hospital Cleaning Procedures. Basic housekeeping tasks include, but are not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, and the cleansing of all designated objects/areas.
- Operate vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, burnishers, buffers and wall washing equipment and any other power machinery as instructed.
- Maintains stock of all housekeeping supplies in assigned areas and maintains housekeeping closets and equipment.
- Prepares patient rooms for occupancy upon patient discharge or transfer including, but not limited to the sanitation of patient beds, furniture and equipment.
- Cleans and maintains refrigerators, stoves, ovens, and other patient and non-patient care equipment.
- Sets up and cleans meeting rooms per specifications of department requester.
- Collects and disposes of all trash and waste as needed.
- Cleans, disinfects and sanitizes items such as bathroom sinks, floor, and shower (if applicable); fill soap dispenser, and paper towel and tissue dispensers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
