Beth Israel Lahey Health
Housekeeping - Inpatient 40 Hours 11:00 PM-7:30 AM
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Summary
The EVS Associate – In Patient 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. The role requires respectful and compassionate communication with patients, families, and staff. Rotating weekend and holiday availability is required.
Essential Responsibilities
Perform multi‑step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, and operating room cleaning.
Clean between cases, and clean upholstery, walls, and glass surfaces.
Continue work from the previous shift, reporting all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
Perform dry mopping, wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment, including a floor care machine.
Execute floor and carpet care techniques such as bonneting and extraction.
Respond to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital‑wide emergency drills.
Clean up all organic body waste (blood, feces, sputum, and urine).
Clean patient equipment including IV poles, commodes, monitors, cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and cardiac chairs.
Assist in moves, special set‑ups, and any other occasion as needed.
Collect solid and contaminated waste; seal boxes in the area where waste is generated; deliver boxes to the designated compactor area.
Use department procedures in preparing and selecting cleaning solutions.
Report low inventory supply to supervisor or team leader.
Sign equipment in and out of designated storage areas.
Keep housekeeping cart clean, stocked, and orderly.
Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or team leader.
Deliver soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated areas.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–1 year related work experience required.
Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate at a basic level within web‑based applications.
Competencies
Decision Making : Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions and standard procedures with little or no supervision.
Problem Solving : Ability to address routine problems by following clear directions and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Independence of Action : Ability to follow general instructions and procedures, with work monitored by a supervisor/manager.
Communication Skills
Written : Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions, follow supervisor direction, and communicate with patients, families, and staff.
Oral : Ability to understand spoken English to follow safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate with patients, families, and staff.
Knowledge & Teamwork
Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in routine situations.
Ability to interact respectfully with other employees and external contacts, offering ideas, identifying issues, obtaining information, and delivering services.
Positive attitude and timely, respectful response to customer service requests.
Physical Nature Of The Job Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Stand or move around during the majority of the shift.
Pay Range $17.00 – $22.88 per hour. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate based on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other applicable factors.
Vaccination Requirement All staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans • Disabled • Equal Opportunity Employer
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Essential Responsibilities
Perform multi‑step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, and operating room cleaning.
Clean between cases, and clean upholstery, walls, and glass surfaces.
Continue work from the previous shift, reporting all incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
Perform dry mopping, wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment, including a floor care machine.
Execute floor and carpet care techniques such as bonneting and extraction.
Respond to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital‑wide emergency drills.
Clean up all organic body waste (blood, feces, sputum, and urine).
Clean patient equipment including IV poles, commodes, monitors, cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and cardiac chairs.
Assist in moves, special set‑ups, and any other occasion as needed.
Collect solid and contaminated waste; seal boxes in the area where waste is generated; deliver boxes to the designated compactor area.
Use department procedures in preparing and selecting cleaning solutions.
Report low inventory supply to supervisor or team leader.
Sign equipment in and out of designated storage areas.
Keep housekeeping cart clean, stocked, and orderly.
Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or team leader.
Deliver soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated areas.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–1 year related work experience required.
Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate at a basic level within web‑based applications.
Competencies
Decision Making : Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions and standard procedures with little or no supervision.
Problem Solving : Ability to address routine problems by following clear directions and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Independence of Action : Ability to follow general instructions and procedures, with work monitored by a supervisor/manager.
Communication Skills
Written : Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions, follow supervisor direction, and communicate with patients, families, and staff.
Oral : Ability to understand spoken English to follow safety instructions, take direction from supervisors, and communicate with patients, families, and staff.
Knowledge & Teamwork
Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in routine situations.
Ability to interact respectfully with other employees and external contacts, offering ideas, identifying issues, obtaining information, and delivering services.
Positive attitude and timely, respectful response to customer service requests.
Physical Nature Of The Job Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Stand or move around during the majority of the shift.
Pay Range $17.00 – $22.88 per hour. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate based on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other applicable factors.
Vaccination Requirement All staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans • Disabled • Equal Opportunity Employer
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