Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.17
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Union membership
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Brown University Health is a well-respected healthcare institution dedicated to delivering exceptional medical services to patients in Rhode Island and beyond. Situated within the renowned Rhode Island Hospital complex in Providence, this organization prides itself on fostering a work environment grounded in core values such as Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These guiding principles not only influence how the institution interacts with patients and customers but also shape the internal culture among employees. Brown University Health is committed to promoting success factors including instilling trust, valuing differences, patient and community focus, and collaboration among staff, all of which contribute to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions
- Ability to prepare solutions according to procedure
- Ability to assemble cleaning equipment
- Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English
- Ability to count numbers
- Ability to operate motorized and manual cleaning equipment
- Ability to perform duties safely and professionally
- Physical ability to lift, carry, or push heavy equipment and materials
- At least one to three months of on-the-job training plus formal classroom training
- Ability to work evening shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to use safety devices and adhere to policies
- No supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
- Experience with cleaning equipment and chemical solutions
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Physically capable of heavy lifting and manual labor
- Prior training in environmental services or hospital cleaning preferred
Job Duties
- Perform heavy cleaning duties following E.S.D. procedures
- Shampoo carpets and upholstery and refinish floors using manual and motorized devices
- Dust high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings, and wash windows throughout the hospital
- Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, and showers in hospital lavatories
- Service and refill soap and paper dispensers
- Prepare burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms with protective coverings
- Dispose of rubbish and soiled linen, transport waste appropriately
- Wash rubbish chute rooms and trucks
- Operate bailer equipment for recycling
- Clean and polish walls, woodwork, furniture, brass fittings, and elevator doors
- Remove and transport animal waste and soiled linens
- Assist nursing personnel with moving beds and furniture
- Remove dirt, snow, and salt from sidewalks and entrances
- Change cubicle curtains and draperies, wash and repair window blinds
- Clean construction areas after renovations
- Operate communication devices as required
- Assist supply clerks and perform laundry duties as needed
- Set up conference rooms for events
- Take laundry linen inventory
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or group leader
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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