Housekeeper I - SF1

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper I supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by maintaining a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environment throughout hospital departments, patient areas, support areas, and other hospital-controlled areas. The role performs discharge cleaning as needed and carries out environmental services tasks according to established schedules, methods, and department guidelines. The position is onsite at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Ability to understand and converse in English at a level that allows safe and efficient job performance.
Adherence to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to perform Environmental Services tasks and follow department guidelines.
Ability to use the proper chemicals for assigned cleaning tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environments throughout hospital departments, patient areas, support areas, and hospital-controlled areas.
Perform the 8-step cleaning procedures, including daily and discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, and O.R. terminal cleaning.
Work professionally and safely, using caution signs and cones.
Complete work from the previous shift as needed and report incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
Clean organic body waste, including blood and body fluids, feces, and sputum, as instructed by a supervisor or team leader.
Hang cubicle, shower, and window curtains.
During discharge cleaning, disinfect and/or sanitize I.V. poles, pumps, and other patient equipment.
Perform basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas using prescribed methods and established schedules.
Clean patient equipment, including beds and room furnishings, as requested by a supervisor.
Assist with office or related moves, special conference room set-ups, and other occasions as required.
Clean emergency spills when observed or upon request.
In the event of a community disaster, assist nursing with making up extra beds and perform other assigned duties.
Learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry.