Housekeeper

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a full-time Housekeeper at CHA Cambridge Hospital to perform cleaning, sanitizing and supply tasks across the facility, contributing to a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.

Under supervision, you will support infection prevention efforts and adhere to hospital policies, delivering reliable service with a patient-centered focus.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required.
• 6 months of experience required; 1 year preferred.
• Must read and write English and follow simple instructions.
• Newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job-specific agility test.

Responsibilities

• The Housekeeper will perform essential cleaning, sanitizing, and supplying duties across the hospital.

Skills

English literacy

Follow instructions

Education

High school / GED

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Category: Service and Trade
Department: Environmental Services CH
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Work Schedule: EveningLength Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: Monday - Sunday
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: Yes, Rotating
Holiday Requirements: Yes
On Call Requirements: Yes

Department Description

The Environmental Services department at Cambridge Health Alliance is dedicated to providing a safe, clean, and sanitized environment for all patients, staff, and visitors. Our team plays a critical role in infection prevention and control by meticulously maintaining all hospital spaces, from patient rooms to operating theaters and common areas. Through our commitment to cleanliness and rigorous sanitation standards, we help ensure the highest quality of care and promote the well-being of our entire hospital community.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the manager, the Housekeeper will perform essential cleaning, sanitizing, and supplying duties across the hospital. This role is vital for maintaining a clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly, and satisfying environment for our patients, employees, and visitors. The core of this position is focused on achieving customer satisfaction, fostering positive human relations, driving innovation, and delivering service excellence in line with the hospital and department mission, policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications and Requirement:

High school/GED

6 months experience is required; 1 year preferred.

Must be able to read and write English and follow simple instructions.

Newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job specific agility test

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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.