Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.02
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development programs
competitive pay
Job Description
Tufts Medicine is a respected healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care and innovative medical services. With a reputation for quality and compassionate care, Tufts Medicine operates multiple hospitals and healthcare facilities, providing a broad spectrum of services in the Boston area and beyond. This organization values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment where individuals are encouraged to grow and succeed. Tufts Medicine emphasizes a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement, making it a great place to start or advance your healthcare career.
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Job Requirements
- one year of related experience
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English
- ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, compactors
- ability to push heavy loaded carts and lift between 30-60 lbs
- ability to follow infection control protocols
- capacity to perform physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stretching, and occasional climbing of ladders
- willingness to work in environments with dirt, dust, blood, body waste, and contaminated waste
Job Qualifications
- one year of related experience
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English
- familiarity with operation of heavy duty, electrical cleaning equipment
- ability to interact with other hospital staff members, visitors, and patients in a friendly, 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
- uses appropriate chemicals to clean and disinfect public, private, and patient room bathrooms including sinks, bathtubs, showers, commodes, mirrors, stainless steel, etc.
- 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 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 using appropriate chemicals and tools
- 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 properly according to 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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