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Tufts Medicine Environmental Service Aide I (2nd shift) in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work – with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits. Our Environmental Services Workers are a critical part of our team as they perform a range of housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a clean and sanitized environment throughout the hospital.
Hours: 32 hours per week, 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm
Rotating (Every other) weekends (Sat/Sun) and rotating holidays required.
Location: Main Campus
Guaranteed Set Schedule and hours!
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and attractive environment. Under close supervision, this role performs repetitive housekeeping tasks in patient areas, offices, clinics, and other assigned areas. Maintains area according to established level of order, cleaning, and sanitation.
The Environmental Services Worker is responsible for a 7-step cleaning process in patient care areas and other areas of the hospital. In this cleaner role you are responsible for following infection control guidelines and for providing a safe and sanitary environment for all. This position may also be called upon to aid the other departments that make up Hospitality Services.
Main Responsibilities:
Complete the 7 steps of cleaning daily in the cleaning of patient rooms. This includes emptying trash/recycling, high dusting, damp wiping, cleaning restrooms, dust mopping, damp mopping, bed making and final room inspection.
Collect waste in assigned areas within a scheduled timeframe.
Keep assigned equipment and storage area clean and organized at all times.
Follow the phone system procedures to log in beds for discharges.
Restocks paper products, trash bags and soap supplies throughout patient and public areas.
Buff floors as assigned with attention to detail.
Responsible for other cleaning duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English.
Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, compactors, etc.
Familiarity with operation of heavy duty, electrical cleaning equipment.
Ability to interact with other hospital staff members, visitors, and patients in a friendly, cooperative manner.
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on day one!
403(b) retirement with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Guaranteed hours and set schedule
Career ladder opportunities within Environmental Services as well as other areas of the hospital
About Lowell General Hospital:
Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second-largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .