Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.02
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Competitive salaries
403B retirement plan
Tuition Reimbursement
free on-campus parking
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Lowell General Hospital is a leading independent, not-for-profit community hospital dedicated to serving the Greater Lowell area and its surrounding communities. Established with a commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, it houses two primary campuses in Lowell, Massachusetts, making it the second-largest community hospital in the state. The hospital is renowned for its comprehensive medical and surgical services, spanning care for patients of all ages—from newborns to seniors. With a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, Lowell General Hospital emphasizes quality, compassion, and innovation in healthcare delivery. The hospital's cultural environment fosters teamwork, excellence, and patient-centered care, making it a trusted... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- one year of related experience preferred
- ability to operate cleaning equipment safely
- capability to follow established cleaning procedures and protocols
- willingness to work full-time day shift including every other weekend and holiday shifts
- ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
- strong attention to detail and maintaining cleanliness standards
- good communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- one year of related experience
- knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
- ability to operate heavy-duty cleaning equipment
- understanding of infection control practices
- ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
- physical ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks
- effective communication skills
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 the plastic liners and brings to appropriate location all trash collected
- uses appropriate chemicals to clean and disinfect public, private, and patient room bathrooms including sinks, bathtubs, showers, commodes, mirrors, stainless steel, etc
- replenishes bathroom supplies as necessary
- replenishes all supplies including soap, toilet paper, and paper towels
- disinfects patient rooms and cleans/makes beds that are vacant due to patient discharge, transfer, or expiration
- thoroughly cleans beds 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, horizontal surfaces using appropriate chemicals and tools
- vacuums carpets and upholstery
- performs setting up of furniture, distribution and set-up of audio visual equipment and general cleaning before or after functions
- operates heavy duty/electrical cleaning equipment including 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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