Housekeeping - Inpatient 40 Hours 3:00 PM -11:30 PM

About the Role

As an EVS Associate - Public, you perform daily cleaning tasks in patient areas, offices, public spaces, and other non-patient areas. This includes daily cleaning, equipment cleaning, and project cleaning in an assigned area. You are responsible for respectful and compassionate communication and interaction with our customers as a member of the healthcare team.

Areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to: Public Areas/Restrooms, Waste Removal/Biohazard, Clean Linen/Soiled Linen, Outpatient Clinics (Off Hours), Office Space, Research/Labs, Discharges, Autoscrubber Floor cleaning, Conference Set-Ups, and On Call room cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Performs multiple-step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, wall and glass care.
• Continues work from the previous shift and reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
• Performs dry mopping and wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment, including floor care machines.
• 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 other occasions as needed.
• Collects solid and contaminated waste, seals boxes used for contaminated waste, and delivers them to designated areas and the compactor.
• Uses department procedures in 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.
• Delivers soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated areas.
• Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and/or team leader.
• Reports observed hazards within the immediate physical environment to appropriate personnel.
• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety, and Environmental/Transport Department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to respond appropriately to internal and external disaster drills.
• Participates in departmental training activities and meetings.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures with little to no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address routine problems and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures; work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions, take direction, communicate with patients and staff, and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow safety instructions, take direction, and communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in routine situations.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, and external contacts.
• Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

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, and the employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.88 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including 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.

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