Housekeeping, Unit Service Associate

Housekeeping, Unit Service Associate
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Part Time

Responsible for a variety of tasks to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned unit and to support fellow USAs in doing so. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: coaching and mentoring fellow USAs, assisting to facilitate patient throughput, supporting hospital strategic initiatives, providing customer service, and daily maintenance of unit supplies and equipment.

Maintains a clean and orderly appearance of unit, as assigned. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to cleaning unit-based equipment, furniture, floors, walls, bathrooms, med rooms/alcoves, nourishment stations, utility rooms, sleep rooms, conference rooms, staff, and visitor lounges; replacing cubicle curtains, emptying linen hampers, defrosting refrigerators, preparing and disposing of hazardous waste boxes.

Responsibilities:

• Manages discharge cleaning of patient rooms as assigned.
• Manages daily cleaning of occupied patient rooms as assigned.
• In addition to patient rooms, manages cleanliness of all ancillary spaces on the unit, including but not limited to items listed in section 1.
• Enhances the patient’s experience through excellent customer service.
• Manages supply inventory on unit as assigned, which can include bedside medical supplies, linen, and personal toiletries.
• Transports supplies, equipment, beds, specimens, patient valuables, carts, patients. Performs other errands as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In collaboration with the manager, identifies and meets learning needs.
• Completes annual retraining requirements and remains compliant with annual screenings and vaccinations.
• Participates and remains active in hospital communications, e.g. email, pagers, learning assignments, paper alerts, and schedules.
• Assesses patient rooms for readiness for admission, e.g. equipment, damage, deferred maintenance.
• Welcomes and supports coworkers who are new to the unit.
• Supports and participates in strategic initiatives of the department and hospital.
• Maintains professional appearance while wearing hospital-issued uniform.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, speak and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Good communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to push, pull and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to lift items weighing approximately 30 pounds.

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About Massachusetts General Hospital

Mass General is the #1 research hospital in America and the only hospital to be recognized across all 16 specialties assessed by U.S. News & World Report. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration, pushing the boundaries of medical research, educating the brightest medical minds and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse communities we serve In 2003, Mass General become the first hospital in the state to earn Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). To date, fewer than 9 percent of all hospitals in the United States have received this recognition. The Magnet Recognition Program was developed by the ANCC to recognize health care organizations that provide nursing excellence. The program also provides a vehicle for disseminating successful nursing practices and strategies. Research demonstrates that Magnet hospitals have better patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and nursing satisfaction, as well as lower RN turnover. Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person