Housekeeper

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

26d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper 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 duties using established schedules and prescribed methods. This position does not require patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for 20 scheduled hours per week. The position is onsite at 1133 Centre Street, with an evening shift.

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; the work also involves bending, stooping, and lifting.
Ability to perform environmental services tasks and follow department work 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 clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environments in hospital departments, patient areas, support areas, and other hospital-controlled areas.
Perform daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, and operating-room terminal cleaning using the 8-step cleaning procedures.
Work professionally and safely, using caution signs and cones.
Complete work left 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.
Clean emergency spills when observed or upon request.
During a community disaster, assist nursing with making extra beds and perform other assigned duties.
Learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry.
Adhere to I C.A.R.E. Standards and department guidelines.