Housekeeping Aide

Brown University Health is a prestigious healthcare organization renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, innovation, and community service. Located at Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University Health operates within a spectrum of medical and support services aimed at maintaining a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals alike. As part of this esteemed institution, employees are expected to uphold the core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, ensuring these principles guide daily interactions and responsibilities. The organization also emphasizes the core success factors that foster trust, community focus, collaboration, and valuing differences, which are integral to its workplace culture.

The role of Environmental Services Department (E.S.D.) Worker is crucial in maintaining the hospital's environment to the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety. This position operates under supervision and follows established procedures to perform a variety of heavy cleaning duties essential for the upkeep and attractiveness of the hospital. The E.S.D. Worker is responsible for the execution of detailed cleaning tasks including carpet shampooing, upholstery care, floor refinishing, and waste disposal. They work with both manual tools and motorized equipment to ensure comprehensive coverage of hygiene needs across the hospital complex.

The responsibilities extend beyond regular cleaning duties to include specialized tasks such as preparing rooms for burn and radiation patients by laying protective coverings, disinfecting hospital lavatories, and managing chemical handling procedures. The E.S.D. Worker must demonstrate thorough knowledge in the proper use of cleaning agents, equipment operation, and safety protocols to mitigate hazards associated with the healthcare environment, including exposure to infectious materials and chemical substances.

Physical endurance and capability are vital for this role, which requires continuous walking, standing, heavy lifting, and the ability to safely operate various cleaning devices and transport heavy items like waste carts and linens. This role not only supports the hospital's cleanliness but also its operational functionality by assisting with supply room duties, managing wheelchairs and beds for nursing staff, and helping with facility maintenance during inclement weather. Employees may also be requested to perform other related duties such as conference room setups or inventory checks, emphasizing the versatile nature of this role.

The position is a full-time day shift role based at Rhode Island Hospital with a pay range of $19.75 to $20.15 per hour. It involves a union affiliation with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and requires adherence to safety and procedural standards to maintain a secure work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Brown University Health values equal employment opportunities, offering a work setting that promotes professional growth and adherence to organizational values in healthcare support roles. This role is ideal for individuals who are diligent, safety-conscious, and committed to contributing to a clean and healthful hospital environment.