Environmental Services (O.R.)

Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services worker for cleaning and sanitation tasks in various patient areas. Responsibilities include following cleaning schedules, restocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness standards, and assisting nursing staff. Candidates should have cleaning experience, good interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. The job requires physical labor and exposure to cleaning materials. This is a full-time position located in Massachusetts.
Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not

limited to): 1. Follows work schedule and performs all daily and weekly

job tasks in the assigned work area to meet department standards of

cleanliness. a. Understands and follows department procedures at all

times. b. Follows instructions and responds to work assignments from the

manager or lead person all of the time. 2. Provides thorough cleaning

and restocks all supplies in assigned work areas (patient rooms,

restrooms, bathrooms, common areas, etc.). a. Efficiently manages work

time, and completes work scheduled by the end of the shift. b. Inspects

work area and performs necessary cleaning tasks independently. For staff

working in patient car areas only (c, d, e, and f): c. Arranges work

schedule accordingly to assist with the timely cleaning of discharged

beds. d. Ensures that cleaned rooms are well organized, with the correct

number of chairs in the room and a patient guide at the bedside at all

times. e. Assists Nursing staff with keeping laundry bags emptied. f.

Moves equipment to and from patient rooms to storage areas. 3. Cleans

floors by dry mopping and damp mopping them, including edges and

corners. Moves and cleans behind equipment, etc., as needed. 4. Takes

the initiative to make sufficient time for a low and high dusting of

assigned areas. Keeps vents dust-free. 5. Removes trash from assigned

work areas at the beginning and end of shift. 6. Spot washes walls or

carpets as needed. 7. Polishes stainless steel, brass, and other smooth

surfaces according to work schedule. 8. Maintains department equipment

and keeps all equipment clean and safe. Notifies supervisor of any

equipment problems or unsafe working conditions. 9. Maintains adequate

par level of supplies in floor closets and on carts at all times.

Maintains a neat, organized, housekeeping cart and closet. 10. Attends

Hospital/department In-services And Meetings As Required Minimum

Qualifications: 1. Cleaning experience in a hospital or industrial

setting, with experience in sanitation principles and techniques

preferred. 2. Ability to read and write in order to understand

directions and warnings on cleaning supplies and various postings, and

to complete logs. 3. Interpersonal skills to be pleasant and courteous

and interact with patients, visitors, and all levels of hospital staff.



Ability to pay close attention to detail for a majority of the

workday. Physical Requirements & Environment: 1. Works in a clean,

well-lit, well-ventilated area for a majority of the workday. 2. Spends

approximately 95% of the time doing manual labor that includes: walking,

stooping/bending, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing (including

stairs), and lifting objects for a majority of the work day. 3. Some

exposure to infectious hazardous materials and contact with water and

cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Pay Range: $17.00 $22.88 Full job

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