Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.42 - $23.45
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance
Training and Development
employee discount
Job Description
South Shore Health is a distinguished healthcare system located in Weymouth, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services and improving patient outcomes through a patient-centered approach. The establishment operates South Shore Hospital, a reputable institution known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare and the well-being of the community it serves. As a part of the healthcare sector, South Shore Health emphasizes creating a clean, safe, and sterile environment in its facilities, which is fundamental in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. The hospital employs a team-oriented approach, involving various departments working collaboratively to deliver top-quality care. The Environmental Services... Show More
Job Requirements
- Equivalent to two years of high school preferred
- up to three months to become proficient in all aspects of the position
- requires ability to read and follow instructions
- available to work evening shifts from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm
- work every weekend and every other holiday
- willingness to work in a Sunday to Saturday operation
Job Qualifications
- Equivalent to two years of high school preferred
- ability to read and follow instructions
- effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff
- basic knowledge of cleaning agents and safety procedures
- ability to operate cleaning equipment safely
- attention to detail and thoroughness in cleaning tasks
- physical ability to perform manual cleaning duties
Job Duties
- Coordinate with nursing staff and supervisor to clean occupied rooms first, check empty rooms, attend to emergency cleaning for spills
- use appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning patient rooms daily, including bucket cleaning, damp mopping or vacuuming floors, dusting furniture, ledges and bed tables, and removing debris
- empty, wash and reline wastebaskets
- spot wash walls and windows including telephones, TV and controls, doors
- use appropriate cleaning agents and techniques in washing and cleaning restrooms, including basins, commodes, tubs, showers, mirrors, soap dishes, water pipes and exterior surfaces
- dust ledges, damp mop floors and spot wash walls
- empty wastebaskets and reline
- refill toilet tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers
- perform periodic detail cleaning of I.V. poles, blood pressure cuff leads, suction bottles, closets inside and out, curtains and blinds
- dry mop and damp mop corridors
- spot wash corridor and elevator landings
- maintain all carpets by vacuuming, extracting, bonnet cleaning, and spot cleaning on an as-needed basis
- hang curtains if needed and check condition of own equipment, clean equipment upon return, report any maintenance or repairs immediately
- display a can-do attitude and contribute to overall customer service by greeting patients by name upon entering and exiting rooms, ceasing cleaning and assisting patients or visitors who need help, acknowledging patient visitors, reporting patient needs to nursing staff, and engaging in appropriate conversation without violating HIPAA
- use appropriate cleaning agents in washing and cleaning isolation patient rooms wearing proper protective clothing
- knowledge of mixing cleaning agents and proper use of each agent
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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