Environmental Services Aide III PD

Housekeeping And Administrative Assistant

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Supervisor/Site Manager, this position performs a variety of housekeeping and administrative tasks and assists in the supervision of housekeeping employees in the absence of the supervisor. This position coordinates the department daily tasks, among frontline employees, and ensure a clean, safe environment. This position is responsible for room inspections, coordinating scheduled floor care, shift lineup coverage, inter-department customer relations, and supervision of bed tracking. This position will also perform various other tasks to aid the shift they are assigned to by the ES department. Including covering shift positions when the department has scheduling constraints.

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!

Hours: Per diem, 8 hours weekly, Flexible/Various Shifts. Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation requirement.

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176.

What We Offer:

• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match • Opportunities for growth • Tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

1. One (1) year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Three (3) years of related experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

3. Bilingual.

Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Completes weekly projects as designated by the supervisor. Coordinates all project work assigned by management for shift(s), and communicates progress of work with other shift leads. Reports any equipment problems to supervisor.

2. Makes sure employees are properly equipped and supplied with the necessary items to complete their tasks.

3. Follows proper procedures concerning infection control, chemical control, hazardous waste disposal and handling.

4. Follows proper work safety practices and body mechanics.

5. Performs beginning and end of shift check-in, and rounds through facility.

6. Operates of heavy duty electrical equipment: wet vacuums, extractors, buffers, floor machines, auto scrubbers, upholstery machines, pressure washers and upright vacuums.

7. Participates in accurate inventory and record keeping concerning laundry services. Communicates to manager when supplies are needed.

8. Performs other duties as required e.g. marking linen; cleaning the linen areas; washing/drying mops, rags, lab coats, cubicle curtains, kitchen linens, etc.

9. Performs the following as needed during functions: setting up of furniture, distribution and set-up of audio visual equipment, and general cleaning, before or after functions.

10. Successfully completes competency assessment. Answers questions concerning policies and procedures while in the work environment.

11. Works in open positions when necessary to assure all areas have adequate coverage.

12. Allocate resources to provide coverage thought the facility.

13. Conducts quality insurance inspections and ensures corrective action as required based on minimum QA score.

14. Coordinates and executes small furniture moves, and room setups in a timely manner.

15. Conducts monthly employee safety committee meetings, and monthly department safety inspections.

16. Maintains composure and professionalism during difficult situations.

About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range :

$17.00 - $20.02