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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 16 hours ago

EVS - Heavy Aide - Evenings

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $22.88/hr

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. The EVS - Heavy Aide is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas of the hospital using various cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff.

Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Follows work schedule and performs all daily and weekly job tasks in the assigned work area to meet department standards of cleanliness

Understands and follows department procedures at all times

Follows instructions and responds to work assignments from the manager and lead person all of the time

Efficiently manages work time and completes schedule by the end of the shift

Operates various types of heavy equipment to meet job demands

Removes trash from assigned work areas at the beginning and end of the shift

Empties and replaces needle boxes following hazardous waste procedures. Needle boxes are always emptied when they are 3/4 full

Provides carpet care and vacuums all carpets following the schedule

Provides spot removal from carpets and upholstery as needed

Bonnet-cleans carpeted areas as needed

Informs manager of carpets that require scheduled project carpet extraction

Maintains tiled floors by dry mopping, damp mopping, and rinsing them, including edges and corners, moving furniture and items as needed

Provides floor maintenance by spray buffing or burnishing tiled floors

Maintains the desired appearance of floors; may strip and refinish floors as needed

Informs manager of floors that may require scheduled project stripping work done

Inspects work area and performs necessary cleaning tasks independently

Takes the initiative to make sufficient time for a low and high dusting of assigned areas. Keeps vents dust-free

Polishes stainless steel, brass, and other smooth surfaces according to work schedule

Assists with the cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, bathrooms, common areas, etc., as needed

Provides assistance to the light aide moving equipment and furniture in and out of patient rooms and common areas as needed

Inspects all window, cubicle, and shower curtains; changes and re-hangs curtains and drapes in assigned areas, as needed. Recommends cleaning to manager

Maintains equipment and keeps all equipment clean and safe. Notifies supervisor of any equipment problems or unsafe working conditions

Plans supply and equipment needs and takes appropriate items at the beginning of each shift. Maintains adequate par level of supplies in housekeeping closet and keeps the closet clean and neat

Attends hospital/department in-services and meetings as required

Qualification

Cleaning experienceHeavy housekeeping equipmentSanitation principlesInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Cleaning experience in a hospital or industrial setting, with experience in sanitation principles and techniques preferred

Experience in operating various types of heavy housekeeping equipment

Ability to read and write to understand directions and warnings on cleaning supplies and various postings, and to complete logs

Interpersonal skills to be pleasant and courteous and to interact with patients, visitors, and all levels of hospital staff

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

Physical demands include lifting objects over 100 pounds, as well as lifting objects from floor to waist, and moving heavy loads from place to place

Ability to operate various types of heavy housekeeping equipment

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 workday

Some exposure to infectious hazardous materials and contact with water and cleaning and disinfecting solutions

Company

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Glassdoor3.5

Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.

Founded in 2019

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.bilh.org

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