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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Housekeeping - Public 40 Hours 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

Housekeeping - Public 40 Hours 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Job Type: Regular. Time Type: Full time. Work Shift: Day. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Job Summary

The EVS Associate - Public 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: Public Areas/Restrooms, Waste Removal/Biohazard, Clean Linen/Soiled Linen, Outpatient Clinics (Off Hours), Office Space, Research/Labs, Discharges, Autoscrubber Floor cleaning, Conference Set-Ups, On Call room cleaning. Essential Responsibilities

Performs multiple step cleaning procedures, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, wall and glass care. Continues work from previous shift and reports all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues. Performs dry mopping and wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment including floor care machine. Responds to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and hospital-wide emergency drills. Cleans up organic body waste (e.g., blood, feces, sputum, urine). Cleans patient equipment including IV poles, commodes, monitors and cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and cardiac chairs. Assists in moves, special set-ups and other occasions as needed. Collects solid and contaminated waste. Seals boxes used for contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated. Delivers boxes after sealing to designated areas and to the compactor area. Uses department procedures in preparation and selection of cleaning solutions. Reports low inventory to supervisor or team leader. Signs equipment in and out of designated storage areas. Keeps housekeeping cart clean, stocked and orderly. Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or team leader. Delivers soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated area. Reports observed hazards within the environment to appropriate personnel. Adheres to Infection Control, Safety, and Environmental/Transport Department policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability to respond to internal and external disaster drills. Participates in departmental training activities and meetings. 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 follow instructions and established procedures with minimal supervision. Problem Solving: Ability to address routine problems and identify opportunities for process improvements. Independence of Action: Work is monitored by supervisor/manager. Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to follow safety instructions and take direction. Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English to follow instructions and communicate with patients and staff. Knowledge: Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures; specialized knowledge not required. Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with others to deliver services. Customer Service: Demonstrates a positive attitude and responds to requests respectfully. Physical Nature of the Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Employee may need to stand and move for most of the shift. As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled More than 35,000 people work together. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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