MH Environmental Service Associate II

Brown University Health; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a part-time environmental services assistant to clean and maintain hospital areas. The role emphasizes sanitary conditions, adherence to Infection Control policies, and teamwork to reflect the organization’s values of Compassion and Excellence.

The position requires routine cleaning tasks, operation of cleaning equipment, and coordination with staff to ensure patient rooms and common areas meet high cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services as required.
• Assists in orientation of others and mentoring where needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of hospital policies and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains floors, walls, windows and furnishings.
• Operates cleaning equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Collects medical waste as required by Infection Control.
• Performs cleaning to prevent spread of disease and maintain a sanitary environment.
• Works with the team to ensure patient rooms are cleaned per policy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent related work experience

Job description

SUMMARY:

Cleans and maintains assigned areas of the hospital in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sweeps and mops floor areas, vacuums/spot cleans carpets using appropriate solution; arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned areas. Routinely climbs ladder to hang cubicle/window drapes, or reach high areas for other cleaning purposes. Accurately selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions according to procedure; loads service cart and transports to work area. Competently operates various types of equipment, both mechanical and electrical (i.e., buffers, scrubbers). Reports malfunctions immediately. Routinely collects medical waste as established by Infection Control Committee. Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining floors by sweeping, mopping, applying floor finishes/polishing; strips floors of finish as required. Demonstrates responsibility for arranging and moving furniture as requested. Demonstrates thoroughness in cleaning assigned areas by washing furnishings, floors and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Thoroughly washes walls, ceilings, and inside windows using appropriate solutions; washes outside windows and screens as required. Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Properly completes patient room/discharge cleaning according to departmental and infection control policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training). Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required. Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring. Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision. Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate. Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues. Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent related work experience.

Pay Range

$19.53-$28.52

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type

32hrs p/w 7am to 3:30pm EOW/EOH

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East