Housekeeper
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours, Evenings. 5pm-1:30am, Monday - Friday, weekend & holiday rotation
Job description
Job Summary
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours, Evenings. 5pm-1:30am, Monday - Friday, weekend & holiday rotation
Principal Duties/Physical Demands
- Performs the 8-step cleaning procedures, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spots, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, and O.R. terminal cleaning.
- Completes work from previous shift if needed, reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
- Cleans up all organic body waste, such as blood and body fluids, feces, sputum, etc., as instructed by the supervisor or team leader.
- Hangs cubical curtains, shower curtains, and window curtains.
- On discharge cleaning, disinfect and sanitize I.V. poles, pumps, and other patient equipment.
- Performs all Environmental Services-related tasks and demonstrates the 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.
- Cleans patient equipment as requested by the 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.
- Ability to clean emergency spills when observed and/or upon request.
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent.
- Must have the ability to understand and converse in English at a level that allows safe, efficient performance of the job.
- Be able to lift 25-50 pounds.
- Requires physical demands, ability to stand for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting.
- Competent in using proper chemicals for proper tasks.
- Ability to learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- Ability to understand and converse in English at a level that allows safe, efficient performance of the job
- Be able to lift 25-50 pounds
- Requires physical demands, ability to stand for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting
- Competent in using proper chemicals for proper tasks
- Ability to learn and demonstrate new procedures related to the healthcare industry
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.