Housekeeping - ESD Assistant

VPNE•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The ESD Assistant cleans, maintains, and services an assigned area or task within or associated with hospital facilities under the direct leadership of a supervisor. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday plus one weekday, with a listed shift of 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM. The role includes floor, carpet, furniture, restroom, and general surface care; waste and linen handling; replenishing supplies; and maintaining items and spaces in assigned areas. The position also involves operating powered cleaning equipment, responding to floods and other emergencies, and handling tasks with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Protective clothing is to be worn as required.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be able to add and subtract numbers and make comparisons between numbers and letters.
Be able to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions.
Respond appropriately to instructions, questions, or requests for information.
Be courteous when occasionally contacting patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

Perform intensive floor care, including dusting, damp mopping, stripping and refinishing, and spray buffing.
Care for carpets and furniture through vacuuming, spot removal, and shampooing.
Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linen, and recyclable materials.
Replace receptacle liners and recycling collection totes.
Clean and sanitize horizontal and vertical surfaces, including vents, light fixtures, window ledges, and doors.
Clean restroom fixtures and replenish restroom supplies.
Clean and maintain assigned-area items and spaces, including stairwells, elevators, water fountains, walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, and glassware.
Change curtains, draperies, blinds, and shades as assigned.
Operate electric and battery-powered cleaning equipment and rearrange furniture or equipment.
Pick up necessary supplies, pack regulated medical waste, and respond to floods and other emergencies.
Wear protective clothing as required.
Remove soiled linens and protective coverings; clean and remake beds, stretchers, and examination tables.