Housekeeper- Part-Time Evenings

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-focused healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and support. This part-time role involves performing essential cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff. You will play a crucial role in the hospital's operations, following established procedures and demonstrating your commitment to cleanliness and safety. If you are looking for a rewarding position where you can contribute to the well-being of others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that values your skills and dedication.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and converse in English for safe job performance.
• Competent in using proper chemicals for cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning tasks including discharge cleaning and bed making.
• Assist in special setups and cleaning of emergency spills.

Skills

Cleaning Procedures

Understanding of English

Physical Stamina

Chemical Handling

Ability to Lift 25-50 Pounds

Adaptability to New Procedures

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Part-time Monday through Friday 4pm - 8pm
Principal Duties/Physical Demands
Performs the 8-step cleaning procedures, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spots, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, and O.R. terminal cleaning.
Completes work from previous shift if needed, reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
Cleans up all organic body waste, i.e. blood and body fluids, feces, sputum, etc. as instructed by the supervisor or team leader.
Hangs cubical curtains, shower curtains, and window curtains
Up on discharge cleaning, disinfect and/or sanitize I.V. poles, pumps, and other patient equipment.
Performs all Environmental Services-related tasks and demonstrates the ability to follow department guidelines related to the work.
Performs basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
Cleans patient equipment as requested by the supervisor including beds and all room furnishings.
Assists in manpower support for office and/or related moves, special conference room set-ups, and any other occasions as required.
Ability to perform cleaning of emergency spills when observed and/or upon request.
Grade:100

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must have the ability to understand and converse in English at a level that allows safe, efficient performance of the job.
• Be able to lift 25-50 pounds.
• Requires physical demands, ability to stand for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting
• Competent in using proper chemicals for proper tasks
• Ability to learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum.Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties.Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you want more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.Our patients call it better care.Our employees call it home.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.