Housekeeper

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Jabez Corner (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth is hiring a Housekeeper for all shifts in Plymouth, MA. Responsibilities include keeping patient areas clean, moving equipment, stocking supplies, and assisting with bed moves.

The role requires adherence to infection control and safety procedures and involves heavy lifting and frequent walking. The position is covered by a union agreement; the pay range listed is hourly and falls within hospital environmental services wages.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital, departmental and infection control procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions and take direction.
• Ability to understand spoken English to follow safety instructions and communicate with patients and staff.
• Must be 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Operate and sanitize equipment.
• Assist with bed moves and stocking supplies.
• Collect soiled linen and transport linen carts throughout the hospital.
• Assist with cart pushing up to 600 lbs.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Written English communication

Oral English communication

18+ years old

Job description

Plymouth, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth • Regular • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.HOUSEKEEPER – All shifts and varying schedules availableJob Description:Duties/ResponsibilitiesResponsible for maintaining overall cleanliness of environment of assigned areas.Maintenance and sanitation of equipment.Responsible for function setups and moving requests.Performs related services, such as bed moves, stocking housekeeping supplies, etc.Collect soiled linen from clinical locations throughout the hospital.Transports full linen carts to designated distribution locations throughout the hospital.It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills RequiredKnowledge: Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of hospital, departmental and infection control procedures.Written Communication: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other hospital staff, and respond to basic questions.Oral Communication: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and hospital staff in response to routine questions. Must be 18 years old.Registration/CertificationN/APhysical/Environmental RequirementsThis job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be climbing stairs and pushing carts of approximately 600 lbs. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Occasional keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.Pay Range:$17.69 – $27.44This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: RegularHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Environmental ServicesPay Range: $17.69 - $27.44FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR100390