Environmental Service Worker

Job Summary Performs routine housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe and habitable environment according to departmental standards. Cleans patient rooms after discharge, picks up and discards trash and soiled linens, damp‑wipes waste baskets and linen hampers. Performs high dusting activities to ensure that vents, bed lights, televisions, high ledges, and other high areas are free from dirt and dust. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms using appropriate chemicals and equipment; restocks toilet tissue, paper towels, soap and replaces shower curtains as needed. Spot cleans any soiled areas and places sanitary strips across toilet seats. Damp‑wipes telephones, on‑call button cords, bedside tables, over‑the‑bed tables, chairs, bed rails, head and foot boards, and all other furniture daily. Damp‑wipes doorknobs, light switches, window sills, pictures and other horizontal surfaces daily; spot cleans walls as needed. May clean windows; strips, damp‑wipes and remakes beds upon patient discharge; may cycle‑clean rooms (including ceiling, walls, bathroom tiles, etc.) as assigned by supervisor; may use mess kits on hazardous spills. Dry‑mops patient room floor, including bathroom floor; pretends cleaning solution with hospital approved disinfectant; wet‑mops patient room floor, including bathroom floor daily. In administrative offices and nursing stations, damp‑wipes office furniture, computer terminals, telephones, file cabinets; dry‑mops floors and/or vacuums carpets daily. Moves furniture as needed to dust and clean floors and carpets; may strip and refinish floors on a periodic basis; may buff and shine floors daily; shampoos and spot‑cleans carpets as assigned by supervisor. Sweeps, wet‑mops, dry‑mops and buffs floors in hallways and stairways as assigned by supervisor. Organizes supplies in housekeeping closets daily; damp‑wipes walls periodically; wet‑mops floors daily; scrubs sink daily. In cooperation with group leaders and supervisors, ensures that equipment and supplies are always available and in proper working condition; uses equipment and supplies as outlined by manufacturer guidelines; picks up E.S.D. cart at the start of each shift. Uses safety glasses, gloves and other personal protective equipment as needed; cleans equipment after each use; restocks supplies on the cart daily; replaces vacuum bags and filters as needed; returns soiled mops to the E.V.S. supply room for cleaning. Demonstrates appropriate work, personal, and safety habits; changes gloves as appropriate and washes hands after each use; recognizes hazardous situations and responds appropriately; changes cleaning water every three rooms; cleans and restocks carts for the next shift. Takes responsibility for cleaning and organizing housekeeping closets. Is courteous and helpful to patients, visitors, and other personnel; greets patients upon entering their rooms; acts as a customer‑service agent on behalf of the hospital; recognizes when the patient needs clinical assistance and calls for a direct health‑care worker; leaves behind “Welcome to Newton‑Wellesley Hospital” cards after cleaning each room. May be required to assist in moving and discarding heavy office furniture. Qualifications High school diploma preferred or equivalent experience. Sufficient physical strength and stamina. On‑the‑job training. Ability to communicate verbally and be understood. Ability to problem‑solve. Ability to get along with others and confront issues appropriately. Additional Job Details Location: 2014 Washington Street, Newton‑Wellesley, MA Work Type: Onsite (Per Diem) • Shift: Day (United States of America) • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 • Pay Range: $17.71 – $21.51 per hour • Employee Type: Per Diem • Grade: 1 EEO Statement Newton‑Wellesley 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr