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

Job summary

Brown University Health at Saint Annes Hospital in Fall River, MA seeks a Hospital Environmental Services Aide to perform cleaning and sanitizing in patient rooms and common areas following established policies. This role supports a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment and demonstrates the organization\'s values.

The position is part-time, 3 PM to 11:30 PM, with duties including stocking carts, disinfecting equipment, waste handling per guidelines, and maintaining a respectful,

Qualifications

• Follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and other areas effectively.
• Utilizes the ten step cleaning approach to deliver a clean and safe environment.
• Shower rooms are cleaned, disinfected and aesthetically maintained.
• Utility rooms and hampers are cleaned, disinfected and maintained appropriately.
• Water is changed after cleaning a maximum of three rooms or when water is visibly soiled.
• Maintains the housekeeping cart in a clean, neat order.
• Stocks up housekeeping cart for the next shift.
• Insures all working equipment is cleaned and polished.
• Commodes are properly cleaned and disinfected.
• Paper band is placed around commode seat after cleaning to indicate cleanliness and readiness for patient utilization.
• IV poles are cleaned and disinfected properly.
• Patient chairs and furniture is disinfected and aesthetically cleaned.
• Notifies supervisor of damaged furniture, soiled curtains or other areas that need attention.
• Exercises protective equipment controls when dealing with bloodborne pathogens.
• Wears protective equipment to ensure own safety when handling blood and bloody fluids.
• Complies with guidelines in the handling and disposal of infectious waste.
• Follows proper procedure on the cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated areas.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

SUMMARY: Performs various cleaning functions in assigned work area following established policies and procedures necessary to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition. Other related duties as assigned/p

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and other areas effectively
• Utilizes the ten step cleaning approach to deliver a clean and safe environment.
• Shower rooms are cleaned, disinfected and aesthetically maintained
• Utility rooms and hampers are cleaned, disinfected and maintained appropriately
• Water is changed after cleaning a maximum of three rooms or when water is visibly soiled
• Maintains the housekeeping cart in a clean, neat order
• Stocks up housekeeping cart for the next shift
• Insures all working equipment is cleaned and polished
• Commodes are properly cleaned and disinfected
• Paper band is placed around commode seat after cleaning to indicate cleanliness and readiness for patient utilization
• IV poles are cleaned and disinfected properly
• Patient chairs and furniture is disinfected and aesthetically cleaned
• Notifies supervisor of damaged furniture, soiled curtains or other areas that need attention
• Exercises protective equipment controls when dealing with bloodborne pathogens
• Wears protective equipment to ensure own safety when handling blood and bloody fluids
• Complies with guidelines in the handling and disposal of infectious waste
• Follows proper procedure on the cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated areas
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to follow oral and written directions

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED preferred. Elementary-level required

Pay Range: $19.30-$28.15

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type: as needed, 3PM - 11:30PM

Work Shift: Evening

Driving Required: No

Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East