Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $22.29
Benefits
Signing bonus
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
UMass Memorial Health is the premier health system serving Central Massachusetts, renowned for its commitment to exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and cutting-edge research. With more than 20,000 employees working seamlessly across one integrated health system, UMass Memorial Health strives to provide healing, support, and wellness to patients, their families, and the community. The system encompasses a broad network of hospitals, specialty care centers, and primary care facilities, all dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare services. Founded on a mission to improve health outcomes and promote wellness, UMass Memorial Health embodies a culture of respect, teamwork, and innovation, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare. The organization emphasizes respect through its six Standards of Respect: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind, ensuring a positive, inclusive environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
The role of Houseworker at UMass Memorial Health is a vital position focused on maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of hospital facilities to foster a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $22.29, with the potential for a signing bonus depending on eligibility. The Houseworker role requires onsite availability primarily at the University Campus in Worcester, MA, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, including some weekend shifts to ensure continuous support throughout the hospital. As a Houseworker, you will play an integral part in upholding the hospital’s standards by performing routine cleaning tasks in all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, surgical areas, nursing stations, lounges, emergency rooms, and isolation units.
The responsibilities for this position include comprehensive cleaning tasks such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, polishing fixtures, and burnishing floors with specialized equipment. The Houseworker will also support the hospital’s operational efficiency by moving furniture and setting up meeting rooms as needed. This role demands diligence, attention to detail, the capability to follow instructions accurately, and a commitment to maintaining a hygienic environment that reduces the risk of infections and enhances patient recovery. While prior experience in a similar role is preferred, the organization welcomes candidates who demonstrate the ability to learn and grow within this role. UMass Memorial Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that invites applicants from a broad range of backgrounds to join their team. Overall, the Houseworker position presents a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the healthcare system’s mission by ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for everyone who enters the hospital.
The role of Houseworker at UMass Memorial Health is a vital position focused on maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of hospital facilities to foster a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $22.29, with the potential for a signing bonus depending on eligibility. The Houseworker role requires onsite availability primarily at the University Campus in Worcester, MA, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, including some weekend shifts to ensure continuous support throughout the hospital. As a Houseworker, you will play an integral part in upholding the hospital’s standards by performing routine cleaning tasks in all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, surgical areas, nursing stations, lounges, emergency rooms, and isolation units.
The responsibilities for this position include comprehensive cleaning tasks such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, polishing fixtures, and burnishing floors with specialized equipment. The Houseworker will also support the hospital’s operational efficiency by moving furniture and setting up meeting rooms as needed. This role demands diligence, attention to detail, the capability to follow instructions accurately, and a commitment to maintaining a hygienic environment that reduces the risk of infections and enhances patient recovery. While prior experience in a similar role is preferred, the organization welcomes candidates who demonstrate the ability to learn and grow within this role. UMass Memorial Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that invites applicants from a broad range of backgrounds to join their team. Overall, the Houseworker position presents a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the healthcare system’s mission by ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for everyone who enters the hospital.
Job Requirements
- Ability to read, write and follow simple English instruction
- Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role
- Preferred 3-6 months experience as a houseworker
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Job Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and follow simple English instruction
- Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role
- Preferred 3-6 months experience as a houseworker
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Job Duties
- Performs standard cleaning procedures in all areas of the hospital and buildings including patient rooms, surgery areas, units, nurseries, nursing stations, auxiliary areas, lounges, isolation areas, emergency room lavatories, bathrooms, stairways, offices, corridors, and apartments
- Performs high dusting, spot cleaning of walls, windows, and doors, disinfects horizontal surfaces, mops floors, vacuums carpets, empties trash and cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms and showers
- Burnishes floors with burnishers and cleans floors with automatic floor machines
- Performs checkout cleaning of discharges and transfer units including making of the beds
- Picks up trash in any area and transports trash from utility rooms and other collection points to compactor pick up area
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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