Hospitality Associate

Kent Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Warwick is seeking a housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, transporting patients, and managing inventory of supplies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with effective communication skills for interacting with staff and patients. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a vital service in patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in various settings.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms and all areas on the nursing unit.
• Transport patients within the hospital.
• Deliver laboratory specimens and other necessary items.
• Maintain inventory for non-stock items on the nursing unit.

Skills

Cleaning and maintenance

Patient interaction

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Primary Function: Maintains a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environment throughout all hospital departments, patient areas, offices, corridors, and other hospital-controlled areas following hospital cleaning and disinfection standards. Responsibilities include removing waste and linen, completing room cleaning discharges, daily cleaning, and terminal cleaning of operating rooms. Housekeepers will also interact regularly with staff and patients and collaborate with other environmental services team members. This position may also assist the transport department by moving patients and specimens throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms and maintain all areas on the nursing unit, including bed-making support for unoccupied beds, disposal of needle boxes, emptying laundry hampers, and ensuring corridors are clear.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed within the hospital. Assist patients into and out of vehicles during discharges or transfers. Place equipment in vehicles as needed. Transport deceased patients to the hospital morgue as required.
• Deliver laboratory specimens, x-rays, lab reports, telephone requests, stock requisitions, and other items necessary to support nursing units.
• Move and clean medical equipment on wheels, such as hospital beds, carts, and chairs. Transport medical equipment to discharge locations. Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment and supplies, reporting any maintenance issues.
• Clean, wash, mop, vacuum, and disinfect discharge rooms for new admissions.
• Maintain inventory and prepare orders for non-stock items on the nursing unit.
• Assist in training new employees on procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Address and meet patient non-clinical needs as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Care New England Health System (CNE): Includes institutions such as Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group. These organizations are at the forefront of medical research, attracting top specialists, and offering innovative health programs.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization’s ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.