ESD Aide I at Brown Medicine

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

25.82

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Floor Buffing, Stripping and Refinishing, Carpet Shampooing, Sanitization, Waste Management, PPE Usage, Interpersonal Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Discharge Cleaning, Hazardous Waste Handling

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, performs a variety of project cleaning duties, including buffing, stripping and refinishing of floor surfaces, shampooing of carpets and other cleaning duties to maintain an assigned area of the hospital, or its related buildings, in a sanitary and orderly condition. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assembles materials and supplies from supply rooms, stock service carts, transports to assigned work area, performs daily cleaning and supplying of the area, as defined on the floor schedule in accordance with established departmental procedures, prescribed methods and standards. Returns unused supplies to supply room at the end of shift, cleans equipment used in performance of duties and stores it properly. Prepares cleaning solutions, dusts windowsills, blinds, furniture, and other items. Empties and cleans wastebaskets, dry mops floors, cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms, offices, and patient rooms. Cleans showers and toilets, damp dusts or vacuums chairs and other items, makes beds with clean linens. Performs discharge cleaning of patient rooms, assists in the cleaning of observed emergency spills upon request. Vacuums rugs and carpets. Washes walls and ceilings, cleans lighting fixtures, tops of windows and doorframes. Hangs and changes bedside curtains and drapes, moves furniture to clean area, notifying supervisor when assistance is necessary. Transports trash and linen to designated areas, compacts trash following established hospital procedures, packs infectious waste, as needed. Maintains assigned equipment and work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Reports necessary repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures to supervisor. Performs duties assigned in accordance with hospital procedures during fire, or internal/community disaster. Performs all heavy duty cleaning functions as required. Operates power equipment as needed. Transports furniture and equipment in accordance with department policies. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions in English. The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. Effective interpersonal communication skills. EXPERIENCE: One to three months to proficiently perform all basic duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Routinely work in healthcare setting such as acute care hospitals, physician office and/or ancillary healthcare enterprise. Any potential workplace hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including the use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Physical ability to perform required tasks and ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Pay Range: $18.00-$25.82 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: M-F 3p to 11:30p/Alternating Weekends-Saturdays & Sundays Work Shift: Evening Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Responsibilities

Performs project cleaning duties including floor maintenance, carpet shampooing, and general sanitization of hospital areas. Responsible for waste removal, linen transport, and maintaining a sanitary environment in patient rooms and offices.