Housekeeper, Full-time, Evening Shift at Spaulding Hospital-Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC) in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Summary



Perform a variety of services to maintain cleanliness of the environment. Key activities include cleaning public restrooms, assigned patient rooms and trash removal using standard precautions. Depending on the assigned unit, remove biohazard waste on patient floors, syringe needles boxes. Maintain offices in a clean, hygienic manner, including dusting and vacuuming.

Key Responsibilities

• Office areas are cleaned in accordance with department standards.


• Patient rooms are cleaned daily and upon discharge in accordance with department standards.


• Productivity standards are met.


• Equipment is prepared, cleaned and stored per department guidelines.


• Auxiliary areas are monitored and cleaned (e.g. nurse's station, therapy station, dining rooms, locker rooms, public bathrooms, medical rooms) per established guidelines.


• Elevator service is prioritized to accommodate patients per established guidelines.


• Clean linen is delivered and soiled linen is collected in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.


• Specialty mattresses and associated equipment are delivered and maintained per department guidelines.


• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.


• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience




Education/Degree



Required:

• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft Office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)


Required:

• Must be able to read, speak and understand English.


• Must be able to use and maintain necessary equipment such as vacuums.


• Must be able to learn and follow cleaning procedures.


• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.


• Advanced Environmental Services Associate maintains Department of Transportation certification.

Preferred:

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.


• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.


• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.


• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.


• Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS




Work Environment:


Activity




Amount of Time Spent





None




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%



Outdoor weather conditions


x


Extreme cold (non weather)


x


Work in high place(s)


x


Work in confined space(s)


x


Risk of electrical shock


x


Risk of radiation exposure


x


Exposure to blood borne pathogens


x


Flammable/explosive gases


x


Toxic / caustic chemicals


x


Dust or other irritants


x


Grease or oils


x


Hazardous specimens


x


Exposure to lab animals


x


Infectious / contagious disease


x


Cleaning agents/chemicals


x


Hot equipment


x


Noisy equipment


x


Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)


x


Other



Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job


No Lifting required




No Carrying required




Number of pounds


Amount of Time




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%




Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry



Up to 10 pounds


x


x


Up to 25 pounds


x


x


Up to 50 pounds


x


x


Up to 100 pounds


x


x


Over 100 pounds



Push/Pull Requirements of this job:


No Pushing required




No Pulling required




Number of pounds


Amount of Time




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%




Push


Pull


Push


Pull


Push


Pull


Push


Pull



Up to 10 pounds


x


x


Up to 25 pounds


x


x


Up to 50 pounds


x


x


Up to 100 pounds


x


x


Over 100 pounds



Physical Activity requirements of this job:


Activity



Amount of Time Spent





None




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%



Stand


x


Walk


x


Sit


x


Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch


x


Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)


x


Type / use keyboard or other data entry device


x


Reach with hands & arms


x


Climb stairs


x


Climb ladder or other equipment


x


Drive / operate motor vehicle


x


Balance


x


Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl


x


Speak


x


Hear


x


Taste


x


Smell


x


x


Touch


Other



Vision Requirements of this job:


Vision Requirement




Always called upon in job




Sometimes called upon in job




Rarely called upon in job



Close vision


x


Distance vision


x


Color vision


x


Peripheral vision


x


Depth perception


x


Ability to adjust focus


x


Other



Safety equipment used while performing this job:


Safety eye glasses


x


Gowns


x


Filter lens (welding/soldering)


Scrubs


Face shields


x


Boots


Ear plugs or Mufflers


x


Hard hat


Surgical mask / dust mask


x


Coveralls


Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)


Gloves


x


Other



Level of noise typical in this work environment:



Very quiet


Quiet


Moderate


x


Loud


Very loud



EEO Statement

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. Apply Now