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Environmental Services Assistant (3pm to 11:30pm) FT

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Boston Children's Hospital

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Boston

AI generated summary

  • You must read and understand instructions in English, perform basic math, respond to simple instructions, and maintain courtesy when interacting with patients and visitors.
  • You will clean floors, carpets, and surfaces, dispose of waste, maintain restrooms, handle linens, operate cleaning equipment, and respond to emergencies while following safety protocols.

Requirements

  • To Qualify, You Must Have
  • The ability to read and understand written instructions in English
  • 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 in English
  • The ability to be courteous when occasionally making contact with patients and/or visitors

Responsibilities

  • Performing hard floor care: dusting and damp mopping
  • Performing carpet and furniture care: vacuuming, spot removal, shampooing
  • Collecting and disposing of trash, soiled linen and recyclable materials. Replacing receptacle liners and recycling collection totes
  • Cleaning horizontal and vertical surfaces: dusting, damp wiping, spot cleaning of vents, light fixtures, window ledges, door surfaces, etc.
  • Cleaning restrooms, cleaning fixtures and replenishing restroom supplies
  • Cleaning and maintaining items in assigned areas including stairwells, elevators, water fountains, walls, windows, furniture, I.V. poles, baseboards, wheelchairs, toys, glassware, and equipment
  • Changing curtains, draperies, blinds, and shades as assigned
  • Operating electric and battery-powered equipment for cleaning services and rearrangement of furniture/equipment
  • Picking up necessary supplies, packing regulated medical waste, responding to floods and other emergencies. Wearing protective clothing, as required
  • Removing soiled linens/protective coverings, cleansing and remaking beds, stretchers, exam tables, etc

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Environmental Services Assistant position?

The working hours for this position are from 3pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and holiday included.

Is there a sign-on bonus for this position?

Yes, Environmental Services positions are currently eligible for a sign-on bonus of $1,000.

What are the primary duties of the Environmental Services Assistant?

The primary duties include performing hard floor care, carpet and furniture care, cleaning restrooms, collecting and disposing of trash and soiled linen, and maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

To qualify, you must have the ability to read and understand written instructions in English, perform basic math, and respond appropriately to simple written or verbal instructions.

Will I have contact with patients or visitors in this role?

Yes, you may occasionally have contact with patients and/or visitors and are expected to be courteous during those interactions.

What kind of benefits does Boston Children’s Hospital offer?

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation, flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension, tuition reimbursement, and cell phone plan discounts.

Is experience required for this position?

While previous experience in custodial or housekeeping duties is beneficial, it is not explicitly mentioned as a requirement for this position.

What equipment will I be required to operate?

You will be required to operate electric and battery-powered equipment for cleaning services and rearrangement of furniture/equipment.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, there are lots of opportunities to grow and shape your career at Boston Children's Hospital in this position.

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Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.) We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations. Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.