Housekeeping- Inpatient 40 Hours Job at Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. in Boston

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 Assoc-Public.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Performs multiple step cleaning procedure, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, O.R. cleaning, between case cleaning, upholstery, wall, and glass care.
2. Continues work from previous shift, reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
3. Performs dry mopping, wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment including a floor care machine.
4. Performs floor and carpet care techniques, such as carpet bonneting and extracting.
5. Responds to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital-wide emergency drills.
6. Cleans up all organic body waste (i.e. blood, feces, sputum, and urine).
7. Cleans patient equipment including: IV poles, commodes, monitors and cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheel chairs, and cardiac chairs.
8. Assists in moves, special set-ups, and any other occasion as needed.
9. Collects solid and contaminated waste. Seals boxes used for contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated.
10. Delivers boxes after sealing to the designated areas and delivers it to the compactor area.
11. Uses department procedures in preparation and selection of cleaning solutions.
12. Reports low supply of inventory to supervisor and/or team leader.
13. Signs equipment in and out of designated storage areas.
14. Keeps housekeeping cart clean, stocked, and orderly.
15. Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and/or team leader.
16. Delivers soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated area.

Required Qualifications:

• Some High School required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions 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.
• 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 and take direction from supervisors.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow basic safety instructions and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees and external contacts.
• 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/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues, and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers, and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.