Housekeeper - Per Diem, Long Term Care Martha's Vineyard Hospital Windemere Care

Mass General Brigham; Oak Bluffs (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards in their facility. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe environment for residents and staff by managing daily cleaning tasks and addressing maintenance issues. Join a dedicated team contributing to exceptional patient care and community service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent customer service and staff coordination skills.
• Experience in Medical or Hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laundry and linen cleaning.
• Maintain a hygienic, safe, and well-kept facility.
• Collect trash and disinfect high-contact items.

Skills

Customer service

Staff coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Site: WNR, 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

Purpose of your job description: The purpose of a Housekeeping Aide is to perform daily laundry and linen cleaning to maintain a hygienic, safe, and well-kept facility for the residents and co-workers.

Delegation of authority: You have the authority to perform any assigned task and report all unsafe conditions to the Director of Environmental Services.

Job functions: Every job has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Each room is treated as 2 separate rooms. Initial inspection and notation of maintenance issues. Collect trash, disinfect can in and out, reline can. Dust high areas, walls, and lampshades. Refill paper towel and soap dispensers in sink areas and refill hand sanitizer in every room. Dust/wipe down all horizontal surfaces, including window sills and radiators. Disinfect high contact items (remote controls, light switches, lamps, call bells). Efficiently clean bathrooms using the "7 Step Process": Collect trash, refill dispensers, sweep/dry mop floor, clean walls, disinfect toilet exterior, scrub bowl, damp mop floor. Sweep/dry-mop floors, ensuring to get under radiators, furniture, and beds. Wet-mop floors, place wet floor sign at entrance. Inspect room for quality control. Refill paper towel and soap dispensers in Nursing sink area for your "base" unit. Restock housekeeping closet at the end of the day.

Working conditions

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
• Is subject to frequent interruptions
• Is involved with patients, residents, staff, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Communicates with medical staff and other hospital departments’ staff
• Attends and participates in continuing training programs as they relate to the position
• May be exposed to infectious waste and diseases
• Is subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients
• Must be constantly alert for patient safety

Specific requirements

• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand English
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public
• Dress code: a clean and tidy appearance wearing white shirt, tan pants, sturdy shoes, and name tags
• Must meet attendance and punctuality standards – Demonstrates reliability and accountability
• Radio procedures: Open communication with all nursing stations and hospital staff, assists in the efficient working of the facility
• Must honor residents’ personal and property rights and confidentiality of residents’ information

Physical requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
• Must be able to speak and write English in an understandable manner
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these to function adequately
• Must work effectively with the CEO, physicians, department managers, and the public
• Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and hostile individuals
• Must be able to assist in evacuation of patients

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent customer service and staff coordination skills
• Experience in Medical or Hospitality preferred
• Willing to train

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement: WNR, 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 protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.