Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.75 - $20.15
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Union membership
Training and Development
Job Description
Rhode Island Hospital is a leading healthcare institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. Renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional patient care, the hospital serves as a major trauma center and teaching hospital affiliated with Brown University. As part of the Lifespan health system, Rhode Island Hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services, integrating cutting-edge technology and compassionate care to improve patient outcomes and community health. The hospital's dedication to innovation, research, and education fosters an environment of excellence and continuous improvement, making it a respected employer in the healthcare industry.
This full-time evening position is ideal for individuals who take pride in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment that supports the hospital's core mission of patient-centered care. The role focuses on performing a variety of light to moderate cleaning duties aimed at ensuring that the hospital and its surrounding complex remain orderly, hygienic, and welcoming for patients, staff, and visitors. Working 40 hours per week on the evening shift, this position reports to supervisory leadership and values teamwork, safety, and professionalism.
The role requires hands-on engagement such as dust mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, cleaning furniture, and properly operating floor care equipment. Additionally, the employee will be responsible for maintaining restrooms, managing waste disposal, and assisting with specialized cleaning tasks including preparation of radiation rooms. The hospital emphasizes the importance of modeling organizational values including compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in daily operations.
Employees in this position receive thorough classroom and on-the-job training to ensure knowledge of proper cleaning procedures and safe use of equipment. They must also demonstrate the ability to follow precise cleaning protocols to maintain a safe and comfortable environment throughout the hospital complex. The physical demands include frequent walking, standing, pushing, and lifting, and exposure to cleaning chemicals and other occupational hazards is managed through strict adherence to safety standards.
The compensation for this role ranges from $19.75 to $20.15 per hour, reflecting the significance of maintaining high standards in hospital cleanliness and infection control. This position is unionized under the International Brotherhood Teamsters and operates on a structured shift schedule to ensure coverage during critical evening and overnight hours.
Joining Rhode Island Hospital means becoming part of an esteemed healthcare team that values collaboration, community focus, and mutual respect. It offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing and safety of hospital patients and staff. The hospital also emphasizes the importance of equal employment opportunity and creating an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Candidates interested in a rewarding career with stability and strong institutional support will find this opportunity fulfilling and impactful.
This full-time evening position is ideal for individuals who take pride in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment that supports the hospital's core mission of patient-centered care. The role focuses on performing a variety of light to moderate cleaning duties aimed at ensuring that the hospital and its surrounding complex remain orderly, hygienic, and welcoming for patients, staff, and visitors. Working 40 hours per week on the evening shift, this position reports to supervisory leadership and values teamwork, safety, and professionalism.
The role requires hands-on engagement such as dust mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, cleaning furniture, and properly operating floor care equipment. Additionally, the employee will be responsible for maintaining restrooms, managing waste disposal, and assisting with specialized cleaning tasks including preparation of radiation rooms. The hospital emphasizes the importance of modeling organizational values including compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in daily operations.
Employees in this position receive thorough classroom and on-the-job training to ensure knowledge of proper cleaning procedures and safe use of equipment. They must also demonstrate the ability to follow precise cleaning protocols to maintain a safe and comfortable environment throughout the hospital complex. The physical demands include frequent walking, standing, pushing, and lifting, and exposure to cleaning chemicals and other occupational hazards is managed through strict adherence to safety standards.
The compensation for this role ranges from $19.75 to $20.15 per hour, reflecting the significance of maintaining high standards in hospital cleanliness and infection control. This position is unionized under the International Brotherhood Teamsters and operates on a structured shift schedule to ensure coverage during critical evening and overnight hours.
Joining Rhode Island Hospital means becoming part of an esteemed healthcare team that values collaboration, community focus, and mutual respect. It offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing and safety of hospital patients and staff. The hospital also emphasizes the importance of equal employment opportunity and creating an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Candidates interested in a rewarding career with stability and strong institutional support will find this opportunity fulfilling and impactful.
Job Requirements
- At least one to three months on-the-job training
- ability to follow instruction
- ability to observe safety precautions
- ability to prepare cleaning solutions
- ability to assemble cleaning equipment
- ability to read, write, understand, and speak English
- ability to count numbers
- ability to walk, stand, push, stoop, lift, go up and down stairs and ladders
- ability to travel in elevators
- willingness to work evening shift
- willingness to adhere to safety and infection control protocols
Job Qualifications
- Ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions
- ability to prepare solutions according to procedure
- ability to assemble necessary cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets, and ringers
- ability to read, write, understand, and speak English
- ability to count numbers
- one to three months of on-the-job training plus formal and ongoing classroom training
Job Duties
- Dust mop and damp mop all hard floor surfaces
- vacuums all carpets, runners, rugs, and chairs
- dusts, cleans, disinfects from top to bottom all patient room furniture including chairs and television sets
- dusts and washes, disinfects window sills, blinds, shades, counter tops, doors, lights, vents, wall-hung items, mirrors, glass, wastebaskets, and vinyl chairs
- washes, disinfects all sinks, toilets, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers, service and refill all soap and paper dispensers
- cleans dust, washes, disinfects from top to bottom all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts throughout the hospital complex
- picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen and deposits down chute or rubbish truck
- wash or spot wash walls and polish woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings, and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates
- removes spots from carpets and furniture by using the Host dry system or other easy user-friendly spotting systems
- may buff and polish floors in rooms and corridors using both manual and motorized devices
- takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on forms
- may be required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request
- assists in the preparation of Radiation Rooms (I-131)
- performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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