MH Environmental Service Associate

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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. 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 get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences
, Patient and Community Focus
, and Collaborate
.

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms and other areas effectively.
• Utilize the ten‑step cleaning approach to deliver a clean and safe environment.
• Clean, disinfect, and aesthetically maintain shower rooms.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain utility rooms and hampers.
• Change water after cleaning a maximum of three rooms or when water is visibly soiled.
• Maintain the housekeeping cart in a clean, neat order.
• Stock the housekeeping cart for the next shift.
• Ensure all working equipment is cleaned and polished.
• Clean and disinfect commodes; place paper band around seat after cleaning.
• Clean and disinfect IV poles properly.
• Clean and disinfect patient chairs and furniture, keeping them aesthetically clean.
• Notify supervisor of damaged furniture, soiled curtains or other areas needing attention.
• Exercise protective equipment controls when dealing with blood‑borne pathogens.
• Wear protective equipment when handling blood and bloody fluids.
• Comply with guidelines for handling and disposing of infectious waste.
• Follow proper procedure for cleaning and disinfecting contaminated areas.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, respecting differences in cultures, values, beliefs, and ages; utilize interpreters when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred; elementary-level required.

$18.74 – $27.33 per hour

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

Morton Hospital – 88 Washington Street, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:
Variable

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving

Required:

No

Union: 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care