Housekeeper- Part-Time weekend Nights

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Housekeeper supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting excellence in maintaining a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environment throughout all hospital departments, patient areas, and support areas, including hospital-controlled spaces. This role also performs discharge cleaning as needed. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine.

Requirements

Ability to understand and converse in English at a level which allows safe, efficient, performance of the job.
Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Requires manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time.
Performs all Environmental Services related tasks and demonstrates ability to follow department guidelines related to the work.
Performs basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
Performs all environmental services tasks demonstrating services orientation to fellow employees, staff and patients.
Cleans patient equipment as requested by supervisor including beds and all room furnishings.
Assists in manpower support for office and/or related moves, special conference room set-ups and any other occasions as required.
Competent in using the proper chemicals for the proper tasks.
Ability to perform cleaning of emergency spills when observed and/or up on request.
In case of community disaster, assist nursing in making up extra beds and other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Performs the 8-step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, high- and low-dusting, and O.R. terminal cleaning.
Works in a professional and safe manner at all times.
Always uses caution signs and cones.
Completes work from the previous shift if needed and reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
Cleans all organic body waste (e.g., blood and body fluids, feces, sputum) as instructed by the supervisor or team leader.
Hangs cubicle curtains, shower curtains, and window curtains.
Performs discharge cleaning, including disinfecting and/or sanitizing IV poles, pumps, and other patient equipment.
Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply new procedures related to the healthcare industry.
Performs all Environmental Services related tasks and demonstrates ability to follow department guidelines related to the work.
Performs basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
Performs all environmental services tasks demonstrating services orientation to fellow employees, staff and patients.
Cleans patient equipment as requested by supervisor including beds and all room furnishings.
Assists in manpower support for office and/or related moves, special conference room set-ups and any other occasions as required.
Competent in using the proper chemicals for the proper tasks.
Ability to perform cleaning of emergency spills when observed and/or up on request.
In case of community disaster, assist nursing in making up extra beds and other duties as assigned.