Housekeeper

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

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 hospital-controlled areas. Performs discharge cleaning as needed. This is an onsite, regular role scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for 20 hours per week. The position does not require patient care.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean, safe, orderly, and attractive hospital environments.
Perform established eight-step cleaning procedures, including daily and discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, and operating room 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 IV poles, pumps, and other patient equipment.
Perform basic and heavier cleaning tasks in assigned areas, following schedules, prescribed methods, and department guidelines.
Clean patient equipment, including beds and room furnishings, when requested by a supervisor.
Use appropriate chemicals for assigned cleaning tasks and clean emergency spills when observed or requested.
Assist with office or related moves, special conference room setups, and other occasions as required.
In the event of a community disaster, assist nursing with making extra beds and other assigned duties.
Learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry.
Adhere to I C.A.R.E. Standards and provide service-oriented support to employees, staff, and patients.