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Lowell General Hospital

Enviromental Service Aide

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.02
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Tufts Medicine is a renowned healthcare institution committed to providing high-quality medical services and exceptional patient care. Known for its comprehensive healthcare offerings and dedication to innovation and improvement, Tufts Medicine is a leader in the medical community. The institution not only prioritizes clinical excellence but also strongly emphasizes the support services that maintain a safe, clean, and efficient environment vital to healthcare delivery. As part of its commitment to fostering a supportive work environment, Tufts Medicine offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that promote professional growth and personal wellness. This includes a pay range for entry-level roles that starts... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • one year of related experience
  • ability to operate simple mechanical devices
  • familiarity with operation of heavy duty electrical cleaning equipment
  • physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift between 30 to 60 pounds
  • ability to follow detailed instructions
  • capability to work under close supervision
  • willingness to perform repetitive housekeeping tasks
  • readiness to handle exposure to dirt, dust, bodily waste, and hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • one year of related experience
  • ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, and compactors
  • familiarity with operation of heavy duty electrical cleaning equipment
  • ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English
  • ability to interact with hospital staff, visitors, and patients in a friendly and cooperative manner

Job Duties

  • maintains a cleaning cart in an orderly condition, keeping cart fully stocked with required cleaning supplies
  • responsible for removal of all waste including regular rubbish, cardboard, recycle paper, and hazardous material
  • uses appropriate chemicals and tools, dusts and damp disinfects floors including corners and baseboards
  • empties ashtrays, wastebaskets and other waste receptacles and wipes clean with appropriate chemical
  • replaces plastic liners and brings trash to appropriate location, all trash collected
  • uses appropriate chemicals to clean and disinfect bathrooms including sinks, bathtubs, showers, commodes, mirrors, and stainless steel
  • replenishes bathroom supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, and soap as necessary
  • disinfects patient rooms and makes beds that are vacant due to patient discharge, transfer, or expiration
  • cleans bed with disinfectant solution and makes bed with fresh linen upon patient discharge
  • transports linen hampers to designated pick-up areas and replaces full linen bags when empty
  • performs project work such as wall washing, cubicle changing, cleaning of waste containers, and window washing
  • damp dusts, polishes and disinfects all furniture, telephones, and horizontal surfaces
  • vacuums carpets and upholstery
  • sets up furniture and audio visual equipment and performs general cleaning before or after functions as needed
  • operates heavy duty electrical cleaning equipment such as wet vacuum, extractors, floor machines, buffers, upholstery shampooer, dry vacuum, and auto scrubbers
  • collects needle boxes and disposes of them in appropriate area following departmental procedures
  • reports any equipment problems to supervisor
  • completes daily inspections of assigned areas as directed by supervisor
  • follows proper procedures concerning infection control practices
  • responsible for all work assigned to the crew for a particular shift
  • may perform cleaning and sanitization of operating rooms including collecting and disposing of hazardous biological waste

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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