Environmental Service Associate - 6 am - 2:30 pm

Boston Medical Center; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Monthly bus pass subsidy

Onsite fitness and wellness center

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan (401(a)/403(b)

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD is seeking a housekeeping team member under direct supervision to maintain sanitary and orderly hospital areas, following department policies and safety standards. This role emphasizes timely work, teamwork, courteous patient and staff interactions, and adherence to patient and workplace safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include assembling supplies, cleaning areas, preparing solutions, discharging rooms cleanup, reporting maintenance needs, storing equipment, and

Qualifications

• Ability to work well under time constraints and as a team member.
• Courteously greet patients, visitors and staff while performing housekeeping tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Responsibilities

• Assembles necessary cleaning supplies and equipment; loads utility cart and transports to area after receiving instructions.
• Cleans assigned areas by performing cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing, polishing).
• Prepares cleaning solutions according to written instructions on labels.
• Performs routine discharge room cleaning within established guidelines, including changing linens.
• Notifies team leader of needed maintenance repairs.
• Cleans and stores equipment in porter closet or storage area.
• Logs tasks on Interserv per GBMC policy.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Under direct supervision, maintains an assigned area of the hospital in a sanitary and orderly condition in accordance with departmental and regulatory agency policies, procedures and standards. Skills: Ability to work well under time constraints and to work effectively as a team member. Ability to courteously greet and exchange information with patients, visitors and staff while performing housekeeping tasks. Patient & Workplace Safety: Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. Patient Population: Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles necessary cleaning supplies and equipment; loads utility cart and transports same to works areas after receiving instructions as to area and specific work assignment.
• Cleans assigned areas by performing a variety of housekeeping duties. Duties include, but not limited to; cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing, polishing, etc. Inspects area upon completion of cleaning to ensure appropriate levels of cleanliness have been achieved.
• Prepares cleaning solutions according to written instructions on label.
• Performs routine discharge room cleaning per established guidelines and protocols in established time frames including removing soiled linen from discharge rooms and remakes beds with fresh linen in prescribed manner.
• Notifies team leader of needed maintenance repairs in assigned.
• Cleans and stores equipment regularly in porter closet or assigned storage area.
• Logs on and off Interserv per GBMC policy. Log tasks on Interserv per policy.

Pay Range $15.00 - $20.00 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Situated in scenic Towson, GBMC represents more than just a hospital; it's a legacy of over 60 years in premier healthcare. Our beautiful suburban campus is home to a facility with over 250 beds, 23,000 admissions, and 52,000 emergency room visits each year. GBMC is currently seeking talented, compassionate employees to support patients of the communities we serve. GBMC has also been named “best place to work!” At GBMC Health Partners, we don't just provide comprehensive medical care – we build lasting relationships. When it comes to the care of our patients, for us, it's personal. Whether you’re a physician leading proactive health strategies, a nurse practitioner providing care, or a medical assistant ensuring seamless operations, your role here is pivotal. At Gilchrist, we transcend traditional hospice care. Every individual's journey is unique, and we pride ourselves on being there, every step of the way. For over three decades, Gilchrist has stood as a pillar of compassion and dedication as Maryland's premier nonprofit provider for serious illness and end-of-life care. We are more than just a hospice; we are a life-affirming promise ensuring every moment is lived to its fullest. Hospice of Washington County (HWC), situated in Hagerstown, MD, is the only licensed provider for hospice care within Washington County. Our team of committed professionals understands the importance of ensuring that every individual is able to LIVE their life to the fullest. The focus is on caring for the individual, not the cure. Hospice focuses on helping a person live; making the most of each minute, hour, day, week and month they may have during the final season of life. It is about allowing self-determined life closure; individuals remain the decisions makers of how they will spend their precious days, weeks, and months. Hospice focuses on quality of life, not quantity. We provide hospice care wherever the individual designates as their home. That can be in a private residence, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Hospice care is available to patients of any age, religion, race, or illness. Hospice care is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan