Housekeeper I - SF1

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper I supports the hospital’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 work using established procedures and schedules. This position does not require patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The role is onsite at 1133 Centre Street and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Ability to understand and converse in English at a level that allows safe and efficient job performance.
Manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift.
Ability to perform environmental services tasks and follow department guidelines.
Ability to use the proper chemicals for the proper tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environment 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 operating room terminal cleaning.
Work in a professional and safe manner, 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 IV poles, pumps, and other patient equipment.
Perform basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas according to established schedules and prescribed methods.
Clean patient equipment, including beds and room furnishings, as requested by a supervisor.
Assist with office or related moves, special conference room setups, and other required occasions.
Use appropriate chemicals for assigned cleaning tasks.
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.
Adhere to all I C.A.R.E. Standards and department guidelines.