Housekeeper- 16 Hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Newburyport, MA

2d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Provides for a clean, safe, and attractive facility in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This role involves performing routine cleaning tasks in patient and non-patient areas, including floor care, vacuuming, and discharge cleaning. The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for maintaining equipment, reporting hazards, and assisting with room setups for hospital events. In some instances, the role may involve taking on a leadership position as a charge housekeeper during off-shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs routine 10-step cleaning of patient and non-patient areas.
Dry mops, wet mops, and sanitizes hard floor surfaces.
Vacuums all carpeted areas as needed.
Performs discharge and terminal cleaning of precaution rooms, including wall washing and cubical cleaning as needed.
Follows patient safety protocol.
Removes and transports trash from assigned areas.
Completes daily assignments within shift hours.
Empties trash and laundry bags as needed and transports to designated areas as assigned.
Moves equipment and beds as needed.
Maintains equipment in good, clean, working order.
Reports equipment problems and safety hazards to Supervisor on a timely basis.
Performs room set-up and break-down for hospital meetings and functions.
Cleans the operating suites as described in departmental policies and procedures, as assigned.
Effectively assumes a leadership role in the department as charge housekeeper during off-shifts or as needed. Delegates tasks, provides appropriate guidance and support to team members, and acts as a resource to new staff.