Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeper)

South Shore Health System; Weymouth, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Weymouth, MA is seeking a part-time Environmental Services Aide for the night shift to maintain aseptic conditions across patient areas. The role supports infection prevention by cleaning walls, lights, fixtures and furniture according to hospital procedures.

The position requires coordination with nursing staff, use of approved cleaning agents, and strict attention to safety and HIPAA while delivering courteous service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum education equivalent to two years of high school.
• Up to three months of training to become proficient; ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with nursing staff and supervisor to clean occupied rooms first and handle emergencies.
• Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques for patient rooms and bathrooms; dusts, mops and empties wastebaskets.
• Performs periodic detail cleaning of equipment and rooms; maintains carpets and clean corridors.
• Keeps cleaning equipment in good condition; reports maintenance needs promptly.
• Displays a courteous, professional attitude with patients and visitors; follows HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-23508 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Environmental Services Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Night (United States of America) Cleans walls, lights, fixtures and furniture in all assigned areas of the Hospital to maintain an aseptic environment and prevent nosocomial infection through using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. Cleans, waxes, extracts and maintains floors, carpeting and stairwells and assists with heavy cleaning throughout the Hospital.

Compensation Pay Range: $17.42 - $23.45

Responsibilities

1. Coordinates with the nursing staff and supervisor to clean occupied rooms first, checks empty rooms, attends to emergency cleaning for spills.
2. Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning patient rooms daily. Bucket cleans patient rooms daily; damp mops or vacuums floors. Dusts furniture, ledges and bed table and removes debris. Empties, washes and relines wastebaskets. Spot washes walls and windows.
   • Telephones
   • T.V. and T.V. controls
   • Doors - All Parts
3. Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning restrooms. Washes basins, commodes, tubs and showers, checking and cleaning mirrors, soap dishes, water pipes and exterior surfaces. Dusts ledges, damp mops floors and spot washes walls. Empties wastebaskets and relines. Refills toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers.
4. Performs periodic detail cleaning:
   • I. V. Poles
   • Blood Pressure Cuff leads
   • Suction Bottles
   • Closets - Inside and Out
   • Cutains / Blinds
5. Dry mops and damp mops corridors. Spot washes corridor and elevator landings.
6. Maintains all carpets:
   • Vacuum, extracts, bonnet cleans and spot cleans all the carpeting in the hospital on an as needed basis.
7. Hangs curtains (if needed) and checks the condition of their own equipment. (carts, vacuums, tools, etc).
   • Cleans equipment upon return.
   • Reports any maintenance or repairs needed immediately.
8. Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place at South Shore Hospital.
   • When entering a patient room greets each patient giving your name. Same practice used when exiting room.
   • When working or operating cleaning equipment in common areas, ceases cleaning, turns off machine, and gives assistance to patient/visitor who appears lost or in need of help.
   • Acknowledges, not only the patient, but visiting family members/friends when servicing a room.
   • Reports patient needs and requests to the nursing staff, when directed to the Environmental Service aide.
   • Engages in simple conversation with patient/family (when appropriate) during the cleaning of the room without violating HIPPA..
9. Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning a precaution (isolation) patient room. Bucket cleans patient rooms daily; damp mops or vacuums floors. Dusts furniture, ledges and bed table and removes debris. Empties, washes and relines wastebaskets. Spot washes walls and windows. Wearing the proper protective clothing during the process.
10. Knowledge of the mixing of the cleaning agents and the proper use of each agent.

Minimum Education - Preferred Equivalent to two (2) years of high school preferred.

Minimum Work Experience Up to three (3) month to become proficient in all aspects of the position. Requires ability to read and follow instructions.

11PM to 7:30AM .Schedule includes working every weekend, and working every holiday.

Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.