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Job Summary
This position will be responsible for the financial performance, Hospital cleanliness, Patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction.In addition to performing any or all the tasks performed by the Environmental Services Aide I, this position performs project work not normally a part of the daily cleaning routine. This position also performs specialized cleaning procedures for critical care areas such as operating rooms, dialysis, emergency services, and ICUs.
Qualifications
Completes work in assigned areas by cleaning, sanitizing, and polishing environmental surfaces according to departmental and hospital policies & procedures.Cleans (on a daily & routine basis) horizontal & vertical surfaces including (but not limited to) patient rooms, lavatories, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, treatment rooms, special care areas, conference rooms, locker rooms, lounges, and public areas.Uses a variety of chemicals and equipment including (but not limited to) germicidal detergent, bleach, window cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, stripper, floor finish, bucket/wringer, floor machine, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor, and a variety of hand toolsEmpties/relines soiled laundry, waste & RMW containers according to department procedures. Contains & transports soiled laundry, waste & RMW to disposal site.Cleans & prepares post-discharge patient rooms according to department procedures.Periodically removes & re-hangs window curtains & cubicle curtains.Uses mechanical equipment & specialized processes to clean, strip, refinish & burnish hard-surface flooring. Shampoos & extracts carpeting
Performs specialized cleaning in critical areas requiring aseptic technique and complex processes.Routinely moves furniture/equipment utilizing dollies and hand carts
Secures dysfunctional equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor
Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary.May be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
15 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.