Hospital Housekeeping

ID
2024-19511
Job Locations
US-MA-Boston
Category
Customer Service/Support

Overview

VPNE is a family-owned, fun, and rapidly growing company headquartered in the Greater Boston Area. VPNE, has been collaborating with the world’s finest hospitals to solve their people and logistics challenges since 1993. We promote growth from within and instill our company's family values in an ever-expanding business. Our teammates are energetic, friendly, and proactive in helping VPNE build its brand – all while working at the world’s most prestigious healthcare institutions.

 

Are you a dedicated professional who thrives in a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Are you interested in joining a community of teammates who are spirited, driven, and diverse?

 

If so, you belong at VPNE. We are a recognized leader in healthcare, looking for people like you to help deliver world-class care and help our clients’ hospitals perform at the highest levels.

 

Apply today to jump-start your future!

Responsibilities

The ESD Assistant cleans, maintains and services an assigned area or task within or associated with the hospital facilities performed under the direct leadership of a supervisor.

  • Perform hard floor care: dusting and damp mopping, stripping and refinishing, spray buffing
  • Perform carpet and furniture care: vacuuming, spot removal, shampooing
  • Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linen, and recyclable materials
  • Replace receptacle liners and recycling collection totes
  • Clean horizontal and vertical surfaces: dusting, damp wiping, spot cleaning of vents, light fixtures, window ledges, door surfaces, etc.
  • Clean restrooms: clean fixtures and replenish restroom supplies.
  • Clean and maintain items in assigned areas including stairwells, elevators, water fountains, walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, glassware
  • Change curtains, draperies, blinds, and shades as assigned
  • Operate electric and battery-powered equipment for cleaning services and rearrangement of furniture/equipment
  • Pick up necessary supplies, pack regulated medical waste, respond to floods and other emergencies
  • Wear protective clothing, as required
  • Remove soiled linens/protective coverings, clean and remake beds, stretchers, exam tables, etc.

Qualifications

Years of Experience: Entry Level

Language Skills: Proficient in English both verbally and written

 

Requirements:

  • The ability to add and subtract numbers and make comparisons between numbers and letters
  • The ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions
  • Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions or requests for information
  • The ability to be courteous when occasionally making contact with patients and visitors
  • Vaccination required for employment

Physical Requirements of the Job:

  • Work requires frequently lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting and moving patients/children/objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds
  • Work requires regularly stooping and bending
  • The job requires reaching and grasping objects below the shoulder level, and frequently reaching and grasping objects at shoulder level
  • Work requires occasionally reaching and grasping objects above shoulder level
  • Work requires continually pushing and pulling non-motorized equipment (e.g., stretcher, food cart, mop, etc.) weighing over 50 Ibs
  • Work requires regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands
  • Blood Borne Pathogen Category
  • Potential Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens. The job may require performance or tasks that involve the potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Benefits:

  • Paid weekly
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K with company match
  • Discount programs
  • Short-term disability
  • Accident insurance
  • Life insurance

 

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