Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.17
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Union membership
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Brown University Health, located in Rhode Island, is a reputable health care institution known for providing exceptional medical services and maintaining a patient-focused environment. It operates Rhode Island Hospital, among other facilities, and is dedicated to upholding high standards in every aspect of healthcare management. Brown University Health strongly values the principles of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, which guide all employees' actions toward patients, visitors, and colleagues. The organization also emphasizes core success factors including trust, valuing differences, patient and community focus, and collaboration, ensuring a harmonious and efficient workplace where everyone contributes to delivering quality healthcare services.
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Job Requirements
- one to three months of on the job training plus formal and ongoing classroom training
- physical capability to perform continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing carts weighing up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs
- ability to work in varying weather conditions and tolerate exposure to unpleasant odors, contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions
- adherence to safety precautions to minimize hazards
- no supervisory responsibility
- must carry and use a beeper or two-way radio when requested
- ability to assist in related roles such as housekeeping aide and laundry aide when needed
Job Qualifications
- ability to follow instructions and observe safety precautions
- ability to prepare cleaning solutions according to procedures
- ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers
- ability to read, write, understand and speak English
- ability to count numbers
- ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment needed for cleaning tasks
- ability to perform duties safely and professionally in accordance with department policies and procedures
- physical ability to lift, carry or push heavy equipment and materials
- good communication and collaboration skills
- willingness to work evening shifts, weekends and holidays
- commitment to uphold organizational values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Job Duties
- perform heavy cleaning duties following established procedures
- shampoo carpets and upholstery and refinish floors using manual and motorized equipment
- dust high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and wash window glass
- clean wastebaskets, television sets, fans and rubber mats
- wash and disinfect all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, and showers
- service and refill soap and paper dispensers
- wash walls manually or mechanically
- prepare burn and radiation rooms by laying protective covering
- clean and disinfect beds, mattresses and sleeping carts
- pick up and dispose of rubbish and soiled linen appropriately
- remove rubbish from chute rooms and transport heavy rubbish for disposal
- wash rubbish chute rooms and rubbish trucks
- perform minor services on rubbish trucks
- operate baler equipment for boxes and recycle totes
- clean, spot clean, and polish walls, woodwork, furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel
- transport animal waste and soiled linens
- move mattresses and furniture including beds and cribs
- assist nursing personnel in moving beds and furniture
- clean sidewalks and entrances including snow and salt removal
- change cubicle curtains and draperies
- clean and repair window blinds
- clean construction areas after renovations
- carry and use a beeper or two-way radio when requested
- assist supply clerks in supply or equipment rooms
- service batteries on battery-operated devices
- set up conference rooms for events
- perform supply clerk duties in their absence
- take laundry linen inventory
- perform duties of Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II as required
- perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or group leader
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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