Housekeeping- Inpatient 40 Hours 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,519; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an EVS Associate - In Patient to perform daily cleaning in patient areas, offices, public spaces, and non-patient zones. The role emphasizes respectful communication with patients and staff as well as adherence to hospital cleaning protocols.

Responsibilities include cleaning needs across NICU, PACU, ICU, and inpatient units, operating cleaning equipment, handling waste, and supporting move and setup tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Some high school education is required.
• 0–1 year of related work experience is required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate basic web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks in patient areas, offices, public and non-patient areas as assigned, including daily cleaning and project cleaning.
• Handle dry and wet mopping and surface care using appropriate equipment; perform floor and carpet care.
• Respond to discharges, spills, floods and emergencies; clean patient equipment and assist with patient moves as needed.
• Collect and manage waste; seal and transport contaminated waste to designated areas and to the compactor area.
• Follow department procedures for cleaning solutions, inventory and equipment sign-in/out; report malfunctions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Job Summary

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The EVS Associate - In Patient performs daily cleaning tasks in patient areas, office, public, and/or other non-patient areas, including daily cleaning, equipment cleaning, and project cleaning in an assigned area. The role includes respectful and compassionate communication with customers, and may involve NICU, PACU, ICU, Inpatient Unit-Based Cleaner, Float Team, Discharge Team, Runner, and duties of EVS Assoc-Public.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform multiple step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, O.R. cleaning, between case cleaning, upholstery, wall, and glass care; continue work from previous shift and report incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
• Perform dry mopping and wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment, including floor care machines; execute floor and carpet care techniques such as carpet bonneting and extracting.
• Respond to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital-wide emergency drills; clean all organic body waste (blood, feces, sputum, and urine); clean patient equipment including IV poles, commodes, monitors, cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and cardiac chairs; assist in moves, special set-ups, and other occasions as needed.
• Collect solid and contaminated waste; seal boxes used for contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated; deliver boxes to designated areas and to the compactor area.
• Use department procedures for preparation and selection of cleaning solutions; report low supply of inventory to supervisor or team leader; sign equipment in and out of designated storage areas; keep housekeeping cart clean, stocked, and orderly; report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or team leader; deliver soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated areas.

Required Qualifications

• Some high school education required.
• 0–1 year of related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate at a basic level within web‑based applications.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures with minimal supervision.
• Problem Solving: Address routine problems by following clear directions and procedures and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Follow general instructions and procedures; work is monitored by supervisor or manager.
• Written Communications: Read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families, and other medical center staff; respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
• Knowledge: Demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; specialized knowledge not required.
• Teamwork: Interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests timely and respectfully.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. The job is physical in nature and requires standing and moving around for the majority of the shift.

Pay Range

$17.00 – $22.88 per hour. 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. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, which may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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 as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled