Houseworker, University, 40 hours, Evenings
UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA
•$19 - $32
About The Position
The Houseworker performs standard cleaning procedures throughout hospital areas and buildings to maintain a clean and healthy environment. The role includes cleaning patient and other designated areas, handling floor and surface care, collecting and transporting trash, cleaning discharge and transfer units, and moving furniture or setting up meeting rooms as needed. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the evening shift, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and includes every other weekend and every other holiday.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be able to read, write, and follow simple English instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Three to six months of experience as a houseworker.
Responsibilities
- Perform standard cleaning procedures in hospital and building areas, including patient rooms, surgery areas, units, nurseries, nursing stations, auxiliary areas, lounges, isolation areas, emergency room lavatories, bathrooms, stairways, offices, corridors, and apartments.
- Perform high dusting and spot cleaning of walls, windows, and doors; disinfect horizontal surfaces; mop floors; vacuum carpets; empty trash; and clean and polish metal and porcelain bathroom and shower fixtures.
- Burnish floors with burnishers and clean floors using automatic floor machines.
- Perform checkout cleaning of discharge and transfer units, including making beds.
- Pick up trash and transport it from utility rooms and other collection points to the compactor pickup area.
- Move furniture and set up meeting rooms.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
