Housekeeping Inpatient Job Quincy area,Massachusetts USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Housekeeping Inpatient- 30 Hours 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary:

The EVS Associate – In Patient performs daily cleaning tasks in patient areas, office, public, and/or other non‑patient areas. This includes daily cleaning, equipment cleaning and project cleaning in an assigned area. Responsible as a member of the healthcare team for respectful and compassionate communication and interaction with our customers. May include, but is not limited to, NICU, PACU, ICU, Inpatient Unit‑Based Cleaner, Float Team, Discharge Team, Runner, and duties of EVS Associate – Public.

Monday-Friday
5:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

Performs multiple‑step cleaning procedures, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, OR cleaning, between‑case cleaning, upholstery, wall, and glass care. Continues work from previous shift and reports incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.

Performs dry mopping and wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment including a floor care machine. Performs floor and carpet care techniques such as carpet bonneting and extracting.

Responds to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital‑wide emergency drills. Cleans up all organic body waste (e.g., blood, feces, sputum, and urine). Cleans patient equipment including IV poles, commodes, monitors and cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and cardiac chairs. Assists in moves, special set‑ups and any other occasion as needed.

Collects solid and contaminated waste, seals boxes used for contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated, and delivers boxes after sealing to the designated areas and to the compactor area.

Uses department procedures for preparation and selection of cleaning solutions. Reports low supply of inventory to supervisor and/or team leader. Signs equipment in and out of designated storage areas, keeps housekeeping cart clean, stocked, and orderly, reports malfunctioning equipment, and delivers soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to the designated area.

Required Qualifications:

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

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Problem Solving: Ability to address routine problems that are somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided; work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other medical center staff.
Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures and to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. The job is physical in nature and requires the employee to stand and/or move around through the majority of their 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 by several factors that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, location, job responsibilities, and other permissible factors.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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