Housekeeper

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital

 

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Job Summary

Perform primary housekeeping and laundry responsibilities, and other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the day-to-day hospital housekeeping functions such as cleaning, wiping, mopping, dusting, emptying waste, emptying recyclables, collecting paper for shredding, vacuuming etc. in accordance with Department policies and procedures. Scope of duties extends to hospital campus buildings and NCMG offices.
• Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner reporting problems to department supervisor / manager.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Assures that established Infection Control practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Emptying waste, emptying recyclables, collecting paper for shredding
• Cleans windows/mirrors in patient rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
• Cleans floors, to include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc., and assures that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
• Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming, extracting, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Cleans walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, etc.
• Cleans hallways, stairways, and elevators as assigned.
• Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Discards waste/trash into proper containers and relines trash receptacle with plastic liners.
• Removes Hazardous waste using proper PPE from hospital areas and relocates them to the Hazardous waste storage area.
• Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to the department head.
• Ensures that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Keeps department head informed of supply needs.
• Assists others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
• Turns in all found articles to department supervisor / manager.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed when a resident is discharged, and/or transferred to another room/area.
• Keeps work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Collects laundry to be cleaned from work sites and areas ensuring proper procedures are followed and sorts soiled laundry according to approved policy and procedures.
• Loads laundry washing machines in accordance with procedures for same.
• Unloads washed laundry in accordance with procedures for same.
• Folds cleaned laundry in accordance with procedures for same, discarding unfit or torn items.
• Delivers laundry to applicable departments/areas in accordance with department schedules and/or needs.
• Notifies supervisor / manager if there are repairs needed for laundry machines.
• Brings unusual situations in Laundry to the attention of the supervisor / manager.
• Utilizes hospital reporting systems to report any unsafe situations or equipment.
• Apprises Department supervisor / manager in a timely manner of any absences from the department for the purpose of meetings, breaks, illness, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements for the position

• Basic knowledge of cleaning products
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read and write in English.
• Must complete CPI/MOAB/Sitter Training
• Lift 50 pounds
• Must be available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties. Some evenings and weekends per department needs.
• Occasional on-call scheduling may be needed.
• Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.

Preferred requirements for the position

• A minimum of one (1) year’s prior experience in floor care and maintenance preferred.
• GED or High School Diploma

 

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

57 Prospect Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$22.80 - $42.48/Hourly

 

Grade

SN1S8

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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