Hospital Environmental Services Aide — Day Shift, 32hrs

Brown University Health; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Taunton, MA, is hiring a housekeeping aide to clean and sanitize patient rooms and areas in a hospital setting. You will follow a ten-step cleaning process and maintain a clean, safe environment following established policies.

The role requires following safety guidelines, stocking and organizing supplies, and reporting damaged items. Schedule is 32 hours, day shift, at Morton Hospital, Taunton, MA, with pay range $19.30–$28.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to 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

Skills

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Elementary-level education required

Job description

Brown University Health in Taunton, MA, is hiring a housekeeping aide to clean and sanitize patient rooms and areas in a hospital setting. You will follow a ten-step cleaning process and maintain a clean, safe environment following established policies.

The role requires following safety guidelines, stocking and organizing supplies, and reporting damaged items. Schedule is 32 hours, day shift, at Morton Hospital, Taunton, MA, with pay range $19.30–$28.15 per hour.