Compassionate Hospice Housekeeping Aide

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate to maintain clean and safe patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas in a hospital setting. You will follow schedules, restock supplies, and assist nursing staff as needed to support patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include floor care, dusting, trash removal, equipment handling, and maintaining organized carts. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work with diverse teams in a

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience in hospital or industrial settings.
• Ability to read and write to understand directions and warnings on cleaning supplies, and to complete logs.
• Interpersonal skills to interact politely with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Strong attention to detail for a majority of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Follow work schedule and complete daily/weekly cleaning tasks to meet department standards.
• Clean and restock all supplies in patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas; manage time effectively.
• Clean floors by dry and damp mopping; clean behind equipment as needed.
• Dust surfaces and vents; remove trash at shift start and end.
• Polish stainless steel and other smooth surfaces; maintain clean equipment and organized carts.
• Attend hospital/department in-services and meetings as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate to maintain clean and safe patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas in a hospital setting. You will follow schedules, restock supplies, and assist nursing staff as needed to support patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include floor care, dusting, trash removal, equipment handling, and maintaining organized carts. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work with diverse teams in a