MH Environmental Service Associate I

SUMMARY:

• Performs various cleaning functions in assigned work area following established policies and procedures necessary to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition. Other related duties as assigned/p
• Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and other areas effectively

Utilizes the ten step cleaning approach to deliver a clean and safe environment.

Shower rooms are cleaned, disinfected and aesthetically maintained

Utility rooms and hampers are cleaned, disinfected and maintained appropriately

Water is changed after cleaning a maximum of three rooms or when water is visibly soiled

Maintains the housekeeping cart in a clean, neat order

Stocks up housekeeping cart for the next shift

Insures all working equipment is cleaned and polished

Commodes are properly cleaned and disinfected

Paper band is placed around commode seat after cleaning to indicate cleanliness and readiness for patient utilization

IV poles are cleaned and disinfected properly

Patient chairs and furniture is disinfected and aesthetically cleaned

Notifies supervisor of damaged furniture, soiled curtains or other areas that need attention

Exercises protective equipment controls when dealing with bloodborne pathogens

Wears protective equipment to ensure own safety when handling blood and bloody fluids

Complies with guidelines in the handling and disposal of infectious waste

Follows proper procedure on the cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated areas

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).

Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to follow oral and written directions

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Elementary-level required

Pay Range:

$19.30-$28.15 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Work Type:

16 hrs per week - Days (7a-3:30p) Every Other Weekend/Holiday Work Shift:

Day Driving Required:

No Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East