BWH Housekeeper

Job DetailsJob Location: Bournewood Hospital - Brookline, MA 02467Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Category: FacilitiesPosition Summary: The Housekeeper assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.  Key Responsibilities: Clean and disinfect all assigned areas. Empty trash daily or as needed. Vacuum, sweep, mop, and buff floors/areas where applicable. Strip and wax floors as scheduled. Dust furniture daily and dust assigned cleaning areas weekly. Wash windows when scheduled. Spot cleans walls and carpets when required. Clean and disinfect beds and bureaus after patient discharges. Clean and record temperatures on unit refrigerators. Clean light lenses when needed. Clean and disinfect housekeeping equipment daily or when used. Clean and disinfect trash containers as needed. Clean security screens and windowsills as needed. Shampoo rugs and furniture as scheduled. Maintain a daily inventory of patient linen and remove patients’ dirty linen daily. Provide and supply toilet tissue and paper towels in bathrooms. Replace hand soap and body shampoo when needed. Keep all building entrances clean from debris daily. Keep housekeeping closets neat and clean. Maintain labeling of all chemicals according to OSHA standards. Perform all tasks in a safe manner and consistent with hospital policies and procedures. Other duties assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: Two years’ experience in housekeeping position at a healthcare facility or comparable institution. Knowledge of proper use and handling of chemicals. Knowledge of Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen Standards. Knowledge of protective equipment necessary to maintain one’s safety. Knowledge of Hazardous Waste and Hazard Communication Standard policies. Ability to safely and effectively operate housekeeping equipment including high or low speed buffer, vacuum, and shampoo machine. Ability to follow procedures during building evacuation and/or during an internal or external disaster. Must be able to communicate with unit staff in the English language. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and carry up to 40 lbs. for short distances. Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours at a time. Must be able to walk up and down stairs.   QualificationsEssential Competencies: Knowledge of proper use and handling of chemicals Knowledge of Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogen Standards; knowledge of protective equipment necessary to maintain one’s safety; knowledge of Hazardous Waste and Hazard Communication Standard policies Ability to safely and effectively operate housekeeping equipment Ability to follow procedures during building evacuation and/or during an internal or external disaster Must be able to communicate with unit staff in the English Language Minimum Qualifications: Two years experience in housekeeping position at a healthcare facility or comparable institution. Physical Criteria: Must be able to lift 40 pounds Must be able to carry 40 pounds for short distances Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours at a time Must be able to walk up and down stairs Must be able to physically operate a high or low speed buffer, vacuum and shampoo machine Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor