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Housekeeping Aide

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $21.80
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
career growth
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is a reputable healthcare institution dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive medical care to the communities it serves. As a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, Mercy Medical Center benefits from a vast network of resources and expertise, ensuring top-quality healthcare services that focus on patient-centered care. Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated healthcare delivery system, encompassing world-class providers and facilities committed to offering a full spectrum of preventive, acute, and post-acute care. Together, they serve nearly 3 million people across Connecticut and western Massachusetts with services... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend basic written instructions in English
  • Must be able to comprehend verbal instructions and speak/reply in English
  • 3+ months of cleaning experience in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Work requires analytical ability to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons between numbers and letters
  • Must be able to safely move, lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs individually
  • Requires working with cleaning chemicals and products in a safe manner
  • Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and other cleaning motions

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic written instructions in English
  • Ability to comprehend verbal instructions and speak/reply in English
  • 3+ months of cleaning experience in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Analytical ability to read and understand instructions, add and subtract numbers, and make comparisons
  • Physical capability to move, lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs individually
  • Knowledge of safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals and products
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and dusting

Job Duties

  • Receives cleaning assignments and requests cleaning materials such as mops, buckets, electric buffer, vacuum cleaner, rags, disinfectants, and the like
  • Mixes cleaning solutions, loads service cart and transports same to work areas
  • Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, tile, fixtures and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions
  • Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, and the like
  • Strips, cleans, and makes beds with fresh linens upon dismissal of patients
  • Cleans other furniture and disposes of refuse by emptying wastebaskets
  • Restocks supplies of soap, tissues, towels, and other disposable items
  • Sweeps and mops limited floor areas such as patient rooms and hospital offices
  • Vacuums carpets using light vacuum and spot cleans carpets
  • Dry and wet mops large areas of floors and operates buffing equipment
  • Cleans and performs routine maintenance on sanitation equipment
  • Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair
  • Visually inspects area upon completion of cleaning to ensure cleanliness
  • Returns unused supplies to utility room and cleans carts and equipment
  • Performs heavy-duty cleaning of floors and carpets including mechanical stripping and shampooing
  • Washes, scrubs, and disinfects walls, windows, and doors
  • Gathers refuse from various hospital locations and transports to compactor or holding area
  • Moves furniture and equipment using handcarts or dollies
  • Adheres to safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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