Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.17
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Union membership
Job Description
Brown University Health is a distinguished healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and fostering a compassionate environment for patients, families, and staff. As a part of Brown University Health, Rhode Island Hospital represents a leading center of clinical excellence, research, and education. Situated in Providence, Rhode Island, the hospital is renowned for delivering high-quality, patient-focused care and maintaining rigorous standards of cleanliness and safety throughout the facility. The hospital complex embodies the organization’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide daily operations and employee interactions. Employees at Brown University Health are expected to exemplify these... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least one to three months of on the job training in cleaning procedures
- Ability to follow safety protocols diligently
- Physical capability to walk, stand, lift, push, stoop, and climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to work evening shifts including weekends and holidays
- Good communication skills in English
- No driving required
- Willingness to work in a hospital environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals and contaminated materials
- Ability to carry and operate communication devices if necessary
Job Qualifications
- Ability to follow instructions and observe safety precautions
- Ability to prepare cleaning solutions and assemble necessary cleaning equipment
- Ability to read, write, understand and speak English
- Ability to perform basic counting
- At least one to three months of on the job training plus formal and ongoing classroom training
Job Duties
- Undergo classroom and on the job training for above floor and floor care cleaning procedures and equipment operation
- Dust mop and damp mop all hard floor surfaces
- Vacuum all carpets, runners, rugs and chairs
- Dust and disinfect all patient room furniture including chairs and television sets
- Clean all other furniture throughout the hospital complex
- Dust, wash, and disinfect window sills, blinds, shades, countertops, doors, lights, vents, walls, hung items, mirrors, glass, wastebaskets, and vinyl chairs
- Wash and disinfect sinks, toilets, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers and refill soap and paper dispensers
- Clean beds, mattresses, and sleeping carts thoroughly
- Pick up and dispose of rubbish and soiled linen properly
- Wash or spot wash walls and polish woodwork, furniture, brass fittings, stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc.
- Remove spots from carpets and furniture using safe spotting systems
- Buff and polish floors manually and with motorized devices as needed
- Take laundry linen inventory by physically counting and documenting
- Carry and use a beeper or two-way radio if required
- Assist in the preparation of Radiation Rooms (I-131)
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or group leader
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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