Environmental Services Aide II PD

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years.  With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.  

Job Overview 

This position is responsible to maintain 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. 

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!

Hours: Per diem, flexible hours/schedule. Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation requirement.

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176.

What We Offer: 

• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth  
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) year of related experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Maintains a cleaning cart in an orderly condition, keeping cart fully stocked with required cleaning supplies. Cleaning solution should never be left unattended. 

2. Responsible for removal of all waste including: regular rubbish, cardboard, recycle paper, and hazardous material. 

3. Uses appropriate chemicals and tools, dusts and damp disinfects floors including corners and baseboards. Posts "Wet Floor" signs when mopping floor.   

4. Empties ashtrays, wastebaskets and other waste receptacles and wipes clean with appropriate chemical. Replaces the plastic liners and brings to appropriate location, all trash collected. When assigned, brings trash to compactor. 

5. Uses appropriate chemicals to clean and disinfect public, private, and patient room bathrooms including sinks, bathtubs, showers, commodes, mirrors, stainless steel, etc. Replenishes bathroom supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, and soap) as necessary. 

6. Replenishes all supplies: soap, toilet paper, paper towels. 

7. Disinfects patient rooms, and cleaning/making of beds that are vacant due to patient discharge, transfer, or expiration. 

8. Thoroughly cleans bed with disinfectant solution and makes bed with fresh linen upon patient discharge. 

9. Transports linen hampers to designated pick-up areas, and replace full linen bags when empty. 

10. Performs project work such as wall washing, cubicle changing, cleaning of waste containers, and window washing. 

11. Damp dusts, polishes and disinfects all furniture, telephones, horizontal surfaces using appropriate chemicals and tools. Vacuums carpets and upholstery. 

12. Performs the following as needed during functions: setting up of furniture, distribution and set-up of audio visual equipment, and general cleaning, before or after function.