Housekeeper

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 position at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is responsible for cleaning, sanitization, and environmental maintenance, ensuring a safe and clean environment within the hospital. This role is crucial in supporting patient care by maintaining hygienic conditions.

Requirements

Ability to understand and converse in English at a level which allows safe, efficient, performance of the job.
Adherence to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Requires manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to perform all Environmental Services related tasks and demonstrate ability to follow department guidelines related to the work.
Ability to perform basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
Demonstrates service orientation to fellow employees, staff, and patients.
Ability to clean patient equipment as requested by supervisor, including beds and all room furnishings.
Competent in using the proper chemicals for the proper tasks.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Perform daily and discharge cleaning, including bed-making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, and high/low dusting.
Follow 8-step cleaning procedures and maintain professional, safe work practices.
Use caution signs and cones to ensure safety.
Complete unfinished tasks from previous shifts and report maintenance issues.
Clean up organic body waste (blood, body fluids, feces, etc.) as instructed.
Hang cubicle curtains, shower curtains, and window coverings.
Sanitize patient equipment such as I.V. poles and pumps after discharge.
Learn and demonstrate new healthcare cleaning procedures as needed.
Assist in manpower support for office and/or related moves, special conference room set-ups and any other occasions as required.
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.