Housekeeper

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Housekeeper to join their Environmental Services team in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will perform cleaning duties to maintain a sanitary environment for patients and staff. It's a part-time position with weekend night shifts, offering an opportunity to contribute to patient care through thorough housekeeping. Experience in a similar role is preferred, and candidates should have a high school education.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English and follow simple instructions.
• 6 months experience required; 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms using 7 steps of cleaning.
• Perform hard floor care functions as directed.
• Use proper technique for terminal cleaning in the Operating Room.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school/GED

Job description

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Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: Weekend 3rd shift 10PM-6:00AM Sat Sun night

Category: Service and Trade

Department: Environmental Services CH

Job Type: PT Less Than 20 HPW

Work Shift: Night

Hours/Week: 16.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Department Description

The Environmental Services staff provide the most thorough and efficient cleaning services across the Alliance. Under supervision of the manager, performs various housekeeping functions, including: soiled line handling and pick up, hard floor care, carpet care, wall cleaning, stairwell cleaning, equipment cleaning and other related functions as assigned by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms using 7 steps of cleaning
• Uses proper technique for Precaution Room cleaning
• Perform hard floor care functions as directed. Utilizes approved floor care procedures.
• Uses proper technique for terminal cleaning in the Operating Room.
• Performs carpet and upholstery care functions as directed, utilizing approved carpet and upholstery care standard procedures.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

High school/GED

6 months experience required; 1 year preferred. Must be able to read and write English and follow simple instructions

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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