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
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
Brown University Health is a renowned healthcare institution committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety within its hospital facilities. Located at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, this organization embraces core values such as Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence which guide interactions with patients, colleagues, and the wider community. Brown University Health fosters an inclusive work environment that prioritizes trust, collaboration, and a patient and community-focused approach to healthcare services. This atmosphere promotes continuous improvement and excellence among all staff members, ensuring a safe and supportive place for patients, personnel, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- at least one to three months of on the job training
- ability to follow instructions and observe safety precautions
- ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
- physical ability to lift heavy equipment and perform manual labor
- effective communication skills in English
- ability to operate motorized and manual cleaning equipment
- willingness to work day shift hours including every other weekend and holidays
- capability to work in various weather conditions
- no driving required
- ability to carry and use communication devices such as beepers or two way radios
- no supervisory responsibilities
- ability to collaborate effectively with hospital personnel
Job Qualifications
- ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions
- ability to prepare solutions according to procedure
- 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 required for E.S.D. tasks
- ability to perform duties safely and professionally in accordance with department policies and procedures
- physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machines, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel snow
- at least one to three months on the job training plus formal and ongoing classroom training
Job Duties
- perform classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures
- shampoo carpets, upholstery and refinish floors following E.S.D. procedures using manual and motorized devices
- dust high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and wash window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices
- clean miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats
- wash and disinfect all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories
- service and refill soap and paper dispensers
- wash walls manually or using mechanical devices
- prepare all burn and radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering
- clean dust, wash and disinfect all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts
- pick up and dispose of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors
- remove rubbish from chute rooms and transport for disposal
- wash rubbish chute rooms and rubbish trucks
- perform minor services to trucks and operate bailer equipment for recycling
- wash or spot clean walls, polish woodwork, furniture, brass and stainless steel fittings
- remove and transport animal waste and soiled linens
- transport mattresses and furniture as necessary
- assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture
- clean sidewalks and entrances including snow and salt removal
- change cubicle curtains and draperies
- remove and wash window blinds and make repairs
- clean construction areas after renovations
- carry and use a beeper or two-way radio upon request
- assist supply clerks and service batteries on devices
- set up conference rooms for meetings and events
- perform duties of supply clerks during their absence
- take laundry linen inventory
- perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as needed
- perform other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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