Hospital Housekeeper

Join The BILH TeamWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Functions as lead worker in patient care areas of the hospital. Responds to calls for service from other departments and may direct the activities of other staff on a given shift. Communicates effectively the status of the department's activities to the oncoming shift.Job Description:Major ResponsibilitiesCarries beeper and IP phone, takes calls/requests, and assigns staff as required by situations.Documents all requests in log.Delivers pager and gives report to next shift/Sr. Housekeeper.May rearrange staffing to ensure adequate coverage during callouts as needed.Monitors bed tracking system.Cleans all areas as assigned and cleans floors using vacuuming, dry mopping, and damp mopping techniques.Performs all duties in a safe manner, donning appropriate PPE according to standards.Reports all aesthetic issues and repair needs to manager.Removes, reports, and tags any defective, damaged, or broken equipment using LOTO procedures as required.Uses cleaning chemicals in accordance with use guidelines.Handles waste removal, including general, biohazard/infectious waste, sharps, hazardous, and confidential waste, using appropriate protocols.May handle hazardous waste.May provide job training for new hires.Issues, delivers, and removes linens to assigned areas in accordance with established protocols and documents all linen issues.Maintains and replenishes supplies on carts and in closets in an orderly, clean fashion according to established protocols.Requirements:1-3 years' experienceAdditional Skills & QualificationsMust be able to implement verbal and written instructions.Schedule: 3:00pm-11:30pm Monday-Friday (every other weekend rotation)Pay Range:$16.97 - $24.35The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.Beth Israel Lahey Health CommitmentAs 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) as a condition of employment.Join Our TeamMore 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 Beth Israel Lahey Health