Environmental Services Associate II — Clean Patient Areas

Lifespan; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a hospital environmental services aide to clean and maintain patient areas in a sanitary, orderly condition at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. The role emphasizes infection control and adherence to the organization’s values of compassion and excellence.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, window washing, waste handling, and assisting with room discharges. Work involves day shifts, 32 hours per week, with no driving required and union involvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent related work experience.
• Ability to attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Willingness to mentor others and participate in training.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of hospital policies, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Awareness of hospital programs/services and where they are located.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpets, and arranges furniture after cleaning.
• Climbs ladders to hang drapes or reach high areas for cleaning.
• Selects cleaning materials and prepares solutions; transports supplies.
• Operates equipment (buffers, scrubbers) and reports malfunctions.
• Collects medical waste following Infection Control procedures.
• Maintains floors with finishes and polishing; strips as needed.
• Arranges and moves furniture as requested.
• Cleans furnishings, floors and equipment with disinfectants to prevent disease spread.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows and screens; maintains a neat work area.
• Completes patient room/discharge cleaning per policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a hospital environmental services aide to clean and maintain patient areas in a sanitary, orderly condition at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. The role emphasizes infection control and adherence to the organization’s values of compassion and excellence.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, window washing, waste handling, and assisting with room discharges. Work involves day shifts, 32 hours per week, with no driving required and union involvement.