"ESD Asst - Daytime PT (16hrs) 7am-330pm Sat, Sun & Holidays"

Schedule: Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 7am - 330pm

Environmental Service Positions are currently eligible for a Sign-on Bonus

Job/Dept Summary:

Working in Environmental Services makes you an integral part of our hospital. You'll work with diverse employees and see all aspects of our hospital functions while ensuring that your colleagues have a clean and safe environment to treat our patients properly. With lots of opportunities to grow and excellent benefits, you'll be able to shape your career and build a future here at Boston Children's Hospital.

Key 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, cleaning & remaking beds, stretchers, exam tables, etc

Education & Experience:

• 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 in English. Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions or requests for information
• The ability to be courteous when occasionally making contact with patients and/or visitors