Housekeeping - Specialist 40 Hours 3:00 PM- 11:30 PM
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. We are offering a $1500.00 sign on bonus for full time positions paid out in three payments. You will receive your first payment ($500) within the first 30 days of employment and is subject to applicable taxes. You will receive the second payment ($500) at six (6) months following your start date and is subject to applicable taxes. You will receive the third/final payment ($500) at one year following your start date and is subject to applicable taxes. Full time status at BIDMC is considered for schedules greater than or equal to 30 hours per week; Current and Former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. BIDMC Internal employees or employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12 months. Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on the organization’s hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/BIDMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change sign on bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time. The Environmental Services Team helps BIDMC and our patients by providing a clean environment for our patients to heal. Hospital Environmental Services is about more than just cleanliness, we save lives! Our Environmental Services Team is focused on the top challenges that we face: Ensuring consistently high levels of cleanliness Raising patient and staff satisfaction Employing environmentally conscious cleaning practices Preventing hospital-acquired infections. Our goal is to create an inviting and professional environment, consistently exceeding regulatory standards and patient/staff expectations through our responsive EVS team and our highly efficient processes. Rotating weekend and holiday availability is required for this position. Job Description: Job Summary: The EVS Associate Specialist performs daily cleaning tasks in high risk areas, patient areas, office, public, and/or other non-patient areas. This includes daily cleaning, equipment cleaning and project cleaning in an assigned area. These jobs require greater technical skills, knowledge of compliance regulations and a grander degree of responsibilities. Responsible as a member of the healthcare team for respectful and compassionate communication and interaction with our customers. May Include, but is not limited to: Emergency Department, Project Workers, Transplant, Preceptor, Mental Health, High Risk Areas,Terminal Cleans, and duties of EVS Associate Inpatient and EVS Associate Public.
Requirements
- Some High School required.
- 1-3 years related work experience required.
- Basic familiarity with computers.
- Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Responsibilities
- Performs multiple step cleaning procedure, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, O.R. cleaning, between case cleaning, upholstery, wall, and glass care.
- Continues work from previous shift, reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
- Performs dry mopping, wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment including a floor care machine.
- Performs floor and carpet care techniques, such as carpet bonneting and extracting.
- Responds to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital-wide emergency drills.
- Cleans up all organic body waste (i.e. blood, feces, sputum, and urine).
- Cleans patient equipment including: IV poles, commodes, monitors and cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheel chairs, and cardiac chairs.
- Assists in moves, special set-ups and any other occasion as needed.
- Collects solid and contaminated waste.
- Seals boxes used for contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated.
- Delivers boxes after sealing to the designated areas and delivers it to the compactor area.
- Uses department procedures in preparation and selection of cleaning solutions.
- Reports low supply of inventory to supervisor and/or team leader.
- Signs equipment in and out of designated storage areas.
- Keeps housekeeping cart clean, stocked and orderly.
- Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and/or team leader.
- Delivers soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
