Housekeeper

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Somerville campus seeks an Environmental Services technician for per diem on-call work. The role supports infection prevention by cleaning patient rooms, operating theaters, and shared spaces to maintain a safe hospital environment.

Shift is day, 8-hour blocks, with varied hours and weekend/holiday/on-call requirements. Requires a high school diploma, 6 months experience (1 year preferred), and ability to read/write English; training includes an agility test.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required.
• 6 months experience is required; 1 year preferred.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Newly hired candidates are required to successfully complete a job specific agility test.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms using the 7 steps of cleaning method.
• Perform hard floor care and utilize approved floor care procedures.
• Use proper technique for terminal cleaning in the Operating Room.
• Perform carpet and upholstery care, utilizing approved carpet and upholstery care standard procedures.

Skills

English reading/writing

Education

High school/GED

Job description

Location: CHA Somerville Campus

Category: Service and Trade

Department: Environmental Services SH

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Union Name: SH Laborers 381

Work Schedule: Day

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8

Shift Details: Monday- Sunday

Hours/Week: Varied

Weekend Requirements: Yes

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.