Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, & Saturday 2:30p-11:00p & Holiday Rotation

 

Job Summary

Summary

Supports the organization's mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: Excellence in maintaining a clean safe, orderly and attractive environment, throughout all Hospital departments, patient areas, and all support areas, including hospital controlled areas. Also performs discharge cleaning as needed. Responsible as a member of the healthcare team for daily communication and interaction with our customers (Nursing, Unit Coordinators, Practice Administrators,
patients, public, etc.)

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

Leadership
• In conjunction with the supervisor, schedules and assigns duties for the shift ensuring work is performed according to quality standards.
• Ability to help train new employees.
• Assists supervisor in the scheduling of time-off of ESD employees.
• Maintains quality activities in assigned areas.
• Performs other work requiring equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed.
• May perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.


-Physical Demands: Responsibilities of a Lead Housekeeper requires physical demands; ability to stand for long periods of time, bending and stooping and lifting.
-Performs the 8 steps cleaning procedures, daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, bed making, wall spotting, toilet cleaning, high and low dusting, O.R. terminal cleaning.
-Works in a professional and safe manner. Always uses cautions signs and cones.
-Completes work from previous shift if needed, reports all incomplete assignment and maintenance issues.
-Cleans up all organic body waste, i.e. blood and body fluids, feces, sputum etc. as instructed by the supervisor or team leader.
-Hangs cubical curtains, shower curtains and window curtains.
-Up on discharge cleaning, disinfect and/or sanitize I.V. poles, pumps and other patient equipment.
-Ability to learn and to demonstrate new procedures related to the health care industry.
-Performs the following floor and carpet care techniques: carpet bonneting and extracting, spray buffing, burnishing, scrub & recoat, stripping and refinishing.

-Collects solid and contaminated waste.
-Delivers solid waste to the compacting area.
-Inspects equipment daily to maintain it in clean conditions and in good repair.
-Assumes responsibility for the quality standard in his/her area.
-Maintains good public relations with all patients, facility and staff personnel.

-Has the ability to retrain Environmental Services personnel, as directed by the Environmental Services Management.

-Participates in departmental training and activities and meetings.

-Participates in quality assurance processes.

-Inspects areas as assigned by ESD management to ensure that it meets established standards.
-In conjunction with the supervisor, schedules and assigns duties for the shift ensuring work is performed according to quality standards.
-Trains new employees.
-Assists supervisor in the scheduling of time-off environmental employees.

-Maintains quality activities in assigned areas.

-Performs other work requiring equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed. May perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.

-Monitors employees’ adherence to the computerized dispatch procedures.

 

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience in customer services as well as floor and carpet care 3-5 years required Previos Lead experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to read, write and communicate in English, and understand basic medical terminology. - Must have the ability to follow standard procedures using his/her own discretion and be able to understand the needs of patients and react appropriately, and with sensitivity. - The ability to cooperate with all members of the healthcare team. - Position requires good judgment. - Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. - Requires manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods of time. - Performs all Environmental Services related tasks and demonstrates ability to follow department guidelines related to the work. - Performs basic and heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods. - Performs all environmental services tasks demonstrating services orientation to fellow employees, staff and patients. - Cleans patient equipment as requested by supervisor including beds and all room furnishings. - Assists in manpower support for office and/or related moves, special conference room set-ups and any other occasions as required. - Competent in using the proper chemicals for the proper tasks. - Ability to perform cleaning of emergency spills when observed and/or up on request. - In case of community disaster, assist nursing in making up extra beds and other duties as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

1133 Centre Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Evening (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.33 - $27.24/Hourly

 

Grade

SF1120

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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