Houseworker, Memorial, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health is the premier health system in Central Massachusetts, recognized for exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. With a dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 employees, UMass Memorial Health operates as one cohesive health system committed to delivering outstanding healing and healthcare services to patients, the community, and each other. The organization values every employee as a caregiver, regardless of their specific role or job responsibilities, fostering an environment where every individual plays a critical part in the collective mission of healthcare excellence.

The institution offers a collaborative and respectful workplace culture built around its six Standards of Respect: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. These standards underscore the organization’s commitment to fostering dignity, respect, and inclusion among its staff, patients, and community members. UMass Memorial Health also embraces diversity and strives to create opportunities for individuals of varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging applicants who share its values to become part of its comprehensive healthcare team.

This particular opportunity is for the role of a Houseworker within the UMass Memorial Health system. The position is classified as non-exempt with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.00 to $30.34, reflecting the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, with possible adjustments for internal equity. The shift for this position is a full 40-hour week, specifically from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, covering holidays every other time and weekends every other weekend. This role is part of the UFCW union and aligns with the cost center of Housekeeping services, which is instrumental in maintaining cleanliness and a healthy environment throughout UMass Memorial Health facilities.

As a Houseworker, the individual will be responsible for performing standard and specialized cleaning procedures in various hospital areas such as patient rooms, surgical units, nurseries, nursing stations, auxiliary areas, lounges, and more. The duties extend to high dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal, ensuring that every area complies with the organization's high standards for hygiene and safety. This role requires attention to detail when sanitizing areas that are critical to patient care and infection control.

Additional responsibilities include using burnishers and automatic floor machines for floor care and performing checkout cleaning tasks, such as preparing rooms after patient discharge or transfer, including making beds. The Houseworker may also assist in moving furniture and setting up meeting rooms as needed, enhancing the functionality and readiness of various hospital spaces. This role is vital for supporting the healthcare teams and patients, contributing to a clean and safe environment conducive to healing and well-being.

UMass Memorial Health values the contribution of its Houseworkers as part of the broader caregiving mission, understanding that exceptional patient care begins with a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment. The organization may additionally offer a signing bonus, with eligibility determined during the interview process, further highlighting the commitment to attracting and retaining quality staff for this essential role.