Housekeeper I - SF1

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly hospital environment across departments.

Duties include discharge cleaning, bed making, curtain hanging, and adhering to 8-step cleaning procedures. The role requires English fluency, the ability to stand for long periods, manual dexterity, and knowledge of hospital cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

• English fluency required for safe, efficient performance.
• Adheres to I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods.
• Performs all Environmental Services tasks and follows department guidelines.
• Performs basic and heavier cleaning functions as scheduled.
• Cleans patient equipment including beds and room furnishings.
• Assists in moves and room setups as needed.
• Knowledge of proper chemicals for cleaning tasks.
• Ability to clean up emergency spills when needed.
• Assists nursing during community disasters as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, and bed making.
• Follows 8-step cleaning procedures across areas.
• Disinfects and sanitizes hospital equipment as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment throughout departments.
• Hangs curtains and supports room set-ups and moves.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7A-3:30PM ROTATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by maintaining a clean, safe, orderly, and attractive environment throughout all hospital departments, patient areas, support areas, and hospital-controlled areas. Performs discharge cleaning as needed. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Physical demands include the ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and lift. Performs the 8-step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, and O.R. terminal cleaning.

Works in a professional and safe manner. Always uses caution signs and cones. Completes work from the previous shift as needed and reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues. Cleans up organic body waste, including blood and body fluids, feces, and sputum, as instructed by the supervisor or team leader. Hangs cubicle curtains, shower curtains, and window curtains. Upon discharge cleaning, disinfects and/or sanitizes I.V. poles, pumps, and other patient equipment. Ability to learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Must have ability to understand and converse in English at a level which allows safe, efficient, performance of the job.
• - Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• - Requires manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time.
• - Performs all Environmental Services related tasks and demonstrates ability to follow department guidelines related to the work.
• - Performs basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• - Performs all environmental services tasks demonstrating services orientation to fellow employees, staff and patients.
• - Cleans patient equipment as requested by supervisor including beds and all room furnishings.
• - Assists in manpower support for office and/or related moves, special conference room set-ups and any other occasions as required.
• - Competent in using the proper chemicals for the proper tasks.
• - Ability to perform cleaning of emergency spills when observed and/or up on request.
• - In case of community disaster, assist nursing in making up extra beds and other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1133 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $19.00 - $25.56/Hourly Grade SF1001

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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