Brigham and Women's Hospital

This position also performs specialized cleaning procedures for critical care areas such as operating rooms, dialysis, emergency services and ICU’s.. Uses a variety of chemicals and equipment including (but not limited to) germicidal detergent, bleach, window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, stripper, floor finish, bucket/wringer, floor machine, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor, and a variety of hand tools. Modern, updated facilities with exposure to blood, vomit, feces, urine, dirt, fumes & odors. MBoston-BWH Boston Main Campus. BWH Environmental Services

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Sign-on bonus eligible! General Summary/ Overview Statement In addition to performing any or all of the tasks performed by the Environmental Services Aide I, this position performs project work not normally a part of the daily cleaning routine. This position also performs specialized cleaning procedures for critical care areas such as operating rooms, dialysis, emergency services and ICU’s. Principal Duties And Responsibilities <ul><li> Completes work in assigned areas by cleaning, sanitizing, and polishing environmental surfaces according to departmental and hospital policies & procedures</li><li> Cleans (on a daily & routine basis) horizontal & vertical surfaces including (but not limited to) patient rooms, lavatories, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, treatment rooms, special care areas, conference rooms, locker rooms, lounges, and public areas</li><li> Uses a variety of chemicals and equipment including (but not limited to) germicidal detergent, bleach, window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, stripper, floor finish, bucket/wringer, floor machine, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor, and a variety of hand tools</li><li> Empties/relines soiled laundry, waste & RMW containers according to department procedures. Contains & transports soiled laundry, waste & RMW to disposal site.</li><li> Cleans & prepares post-discharge patient rooms according to department procedures</li><li> Periodically removes & re-hangs window curtains & cubicle curtains</li><li> Uses mechanical equipment & specialized processes to clean, strip, refinish & burnish hard-surface flooring. Shampoos & extracts carpeting</li><li> Performs specialized cleaning in critical areas requiring aseptic technique and complex processes</li><li> Routinely moves furniture/equipment utilizing dollies and hand carts</li><li> Secures dysfunctional equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor</li><li> Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary.</li><li> May be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications. </li></ul>Basic ability to speak and understand English (oral & written) Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach & climb ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 50lbs several times per shift (e.g. waste & soiled laundry handling). Must be able to perform repetitive motions in the process of drymopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, and hand scrubbing. Must be able to operate & control high-powered equipment. Requires moderate level of verbal communication skills to interact with patients, visitors & staff, often under stressful situations Requires technical knowledge of general & specialized cleaning procedures & products Working Conditions Modern, updated facilities with exposure to blood, vomit, feces, urine, dirt, fumes & odors <ul><li> Denotes essential functions </li></ul>Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus Job EnviroServ/HouseKeep/Transport - Other Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule Part-time Standard Hours 16 Shift Day Job Posted Shift Description 16HRS EVS Aide II 7AM-330PM Sat/Sun/Holidays Employee Status Regular Recruiting Department BWH Environmental Services Job Posting Aug 8, 2024

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