Housekeeping Aide

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Housekeeping Aide in Springfield, MA. The role involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, corridors, offices and public areas under supervision, with a focus on safety and patient comfort.

The job requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment to maintain a sanitary hospital environment. Applicants should be flexible to work various shifts and locations within the medical center, with a commitment to Baystate Health

Qualifications

• High-level interpersonal skills and ability to read, write and speak English.
• Experience in customer service or dealing with the public preferred.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow safety rules.
• Knowledge of floor care and sanitizing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, corridors and public areas.
• Work with lead custodian or supervisor to complete project tasks.
• Maintain health, safety, and attendance requirements.
• Adhere to policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental services.
• Collaborate with unit staff and other teams to ensure clean environments.
• Handle routine cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting and surface care.
• Flexibly cover shifts and other locations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Shampoo machines

Buffers

Steam cleaner

Power washer

Job description

Housekeeping Aide### Housekeeping AideApply: Springfield, Massachusetts: Full time: Posted Today: R46010**Summary:**Performs a variety of Environmental Services duties under the direction of the Lead custodian, Supervisor, or Manager. Primary duties involve tasks pertaining to project work and activities involving maintaining Medical Center areas in a clean, sanitary, and aesthetic condition. Project workers will be stationed in various locations and will work various shifts, and perform complete cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, corridors, public rooms, offices, service, or other designated areas as needed. Candidate must be committed to consistently following and being part of the Baystate Health System Service Standards and Services values: Role models, positive attitude, team building, and practices good positive communication skills taking accountability for his/her own actions. Interacts often in a positive light with patient, family, and caregivers in a calm, caring, professional manner and is respectful to the comprehension level of patient and/or family. Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.### **Job Responsibilities:****1)** High level of interpersonal and customer service skills required.**2)**Maintain high levels of flexibility, organization, and prioritizing work.**3)**Works in a team environment collaborating with coworkers and unit staff.**4)**Maintain health, safety, and attendance requirements.**5)**Adhere to system and department compliance policies and any applicable laws and regulations.**6)**Ability to perform daily responsibilities with minimal supervision**7)**Performs other departmental duties as required### **Required Work Experience:****1)** None### **Preferred Work Experience:****1)** Customer Service experience and/or experience dealing with the public or prior health care experience preferred### **Skills and Competencies:****1)** High-level interpersonal skills, must be able to read, write and speak English**2)** Must be able to effectively operate heavy machinery (ie auto scrubbers, shampoo machines, buffers, steam machine, power washer and other related specialized equipment)**3)** Must have knowledge of stripping and refinishing techniques for various types of floors (ie VCT, marble, granite, vinyl and tile)**4)** Must have knowledge of shampooing and stain removal techniques for various types of surfaces**5)** Must be able to perform general cleaning tasks (ie mopping, scrubbing, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning), on all surfaces and equipment)**6)** Adhere to system and department compliance policies and any applicable laws and regulations Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum$17.01 - $19.55 - $22.81Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.