EVS Hospital Cleaner -(Environmental Service Specialist I) - Full Time First and Second Shifts- Continuous Posting

Description

This is an opening and continuous posting for full-time positions on the 1st and 2nd shift.

Tewksbury Hospital, under the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 Joint Commission accredited hospital is currently hiring EVS Hospital Cleaners to work for the Environmental Services Department at Tewksbury Hospital on 1st shift and 2nd shift.

The hospital provides a broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and / or mental illnesses.

Please note : These positions are 40 hours per week working 1st (7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.) or 2nd (3 : 30 p.m. - 12 : 00 a.

m.) days off will be discussed during the interview process.

These duties listed below are a summary and not all inclusive :

• Performs day-to-day housekeeping services to the main hospital and other buildings on campus to ensure a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Sweeps, vacuums and washes floors, using appropriate equipment and supplies to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the hospital.
• Dusts, polishes and washes interior surfaces such as windows, furniture, walls, ceilings etc. using appropriate supplies / equipment in order to maintain building in a clean and orderly condition.
• Cleans toilets, lavatories, washrooms, janitor closets, patient rooms, etc. using appropriate supplies / equipment in order to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of such areas.
• Cleaning of precaution rooms (including COVID), discharges, and terminal cleaning including all furniture and surfaces in room;

based on assigned area may including bedmaking.

• Removes and rehangs window treatments, privacy curtains, shower curtains, etc.
• Distribution of clean linen and transportation of soiled linen.
• Empties and relines trash receptacles, paying attention to the safe and proper handling of all types of waste, i.e. regular, medical.
• Performs lifting and moving activities such as moving of offices, patient care unit furniture, i.e. tables, beds, file cabinets, desks etc.
• Arranges and prepares conference rooms and other areas as needed by facility
• Based on assignment may be assigned to strip / refinish floor, shampoo / clean upholstery. Uses Kiavac machine and distribute supplies.
• Performs other related assignments as required and operational necessary to meet the needs of the facility.

Required Qualifications :

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions / directions.
• Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift / carry heavy objects.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Demonstrated language skills that allow for two-way communication, effective patient service, coordination with other members of the patient care team.
• Prior experience providing cleaning / housekeeping services.

About Tewksbury Hospital :

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.