Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.17
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Training and Development
Equal employment opportunity
Job Description
Brown University Health is a prestigious healthcare organization known for its commitment to providing exceptional medical care, innovative research, and compassionate service. Situated within Rhode Island Hospital, one of the leading academic medical centers, Brown University Health exemplifies excellence in healthcare delivery, patient care, and community engagement. The organization values compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, which guide its employees in daily interactions with patients, colleagues, and visitors. Additionally, Brown University Health fosters a culture where trust, collaboration, patient focus, and valuing differences are central success factors, ensuring a supportive and dynamic work environment. Brown University Health offers a work environment... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- one to three months on-the-job training with formal classroom instruction
- ability to work day shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
- physical stamina for heavy lifting and continuous walking
- ability to handle exposure to unpleasant odors and cleaning chemicals
- compliance with safety protocols
- good communication skills in English
- no driving required
- willingness to carry communication devices when requested
Job Qualifications
- ability to follow instructions and observe safety precautions
- ability to prepare cleaning solutions according to procedures
- ability to assemble and operate cleaning equipment
- proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking and basic arithmetic
- ability to perform all duties safely and professionally according to department policies
- willingness to learn through classroom and on-the-job training
- physical capability to lift, carry, push equipment, climb ladders, and shovel snow
Job Duties
- perform heavy cleaning duties following established procedures
- shampoo carpets and upholstery using manual and motorized devices
- dust vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and wash windows using ladders and safety devices
- clean sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, and showers in hospital lavatories
- service and refill soap and paper dispensers
- wash walls manually or mechanically
- prepare burn and radiation rooms with protective covering
- clean beds, mattresses, and sleeping carts thoroughly
- pick up and dispose of rubbish and soiled linen appropriately
- operate rubbish chute room cleaning with pressure sprayer
- wash rubbish trucks manually or using truck washer
- perform minor maintenance on rubbish trucks
- operate baler equipment for recycling
- polish furniture, brass fittings, and stainless steel surfaces
- transport animal waste and patient furniture including beds and cribs
- assist nursing staff in moving patient furniture
- clean sidewalks and entrances including snow and salt removal
- change cubicle curtains and launder window blinds with repairs
- clean construction areas post renovations
- carry and use communication devices as requested
- assist supply clerks and perform supply room duties
- service batteries on battery-operated devices
- set up conference rooms
- take laundry linen inventory
- perform additional housekeeping and laundry duties as needed
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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