Housekeeper (40 hr, Night)

About the Role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position involves cleaning, disinfecting, and performing other housekeeping tasks in the hospital, including project work such as stripping and refinishing floors. You will also handle infectious waste, move furniture, and set up rooms for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Cleans the following on a daily basis using a variety of chemicals: floors, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, shelves, dispensers, trash receptacles, beds, mattresses, stretchers, tables, chairs, desks, carpets, windows, mirrors, sinks, toilets, urinals, counters, doors, elevators and tracks, stairs, window tracks and ledges, vents, and baseboards.
• Removes and disposes of all trash, waste, and litter.
• Refills soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and replaces toilet paper.
• Performs discharge cleaning as needed.
• Performs special cleaning duties as scheduled or requested: vacuuming, wall washing, spot cleaning carpets and upholstery, and removing/installing various types of curtains and drapes.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred.

Skills

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures with little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address routine problems by following clear directions and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures; work is monitored by a supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, communicate with patients and staff, and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and staff.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures for routine situations.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with employees, professional staff, and external contacts.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a professional, respectful manner, using active listening and problem-solving skills. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Age-Based Competencies: Competence in providing patient care to all age groups: Neonatal (birth to 6 months), Youth (6 months to 16 years), Young adult (16-30 years), Middle Age (30-60 years), and Elderly (60+).

Physical Demands

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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.88 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other additional pay practices.

Additional Information

As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.