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Heywood Hospital

Non-profit community hospital providing acute care

Housekeeping/Project Coordinator

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGardner, MA, USA$18.50 - $25.15In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • A driver's license and a good driving record are preferred.
  • Previous health care experience is preferred.
  • Floor maintenance experience is a plus but is not required.
  • The applicant must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • The role requires occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, frequently exerting 10 to 25 pounds, and constantly exerting up to 10 pounds to move objects. It also frequently requires reaching, handling, and stooping.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean and safe hospital environment, including keeping equipment clean and in working condition.
  • Respond appropriately and immediately in emergency situations, and report incidents in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff to maximize physical comfort and minimize risk and injury.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations that maintain accreditation and licensure, and complete hospital and department-specific mandatory requirements each calendar year.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality, and actively engage in, monitor, and enforce hand hygiene compliance when in direct patient contact.
  • Work with departmental and healthcare teams to complete assignments, and provide friendly, courteous, respectful assistance to others.
  • Remove safety hazards immediately or arrange for their removal, and maintain an environment free of objects, spills, and other hazards that could cause falls, slips, or trips. Make assistive devices for ambulation readily available.
  • Maintain sufficient product inventory so projects can be completed regularly without supply shortages.
  • Coordinate cleaning projects to meet customer satisfaction levels and complete work without incident.
  • Evaluate and communicate project needs in departments throughout the facility to department managers and appropriate staff.
  • Perform project work safely using appropriate chemicals and techniques, and communicate specific cleaning needs to the supervisor by the end of the scheduled shift.
  • Complete tasks thoroughly and within designated timeframes; reorganize tasks and schedules as needed to cover areas and shifts, including vacation coverage.
  • Revise project schedules during winter months to accommodate snow coverage.
  • Keep sharp objects, toxic substances, and other potentially harmful objects inaccessible to children; follow policies and procedures to prevent neonate, infant, and child abduction.
  • Adjust speaking volume appropriately for older patients who may have hearing difficulties, and distinguish hearing difficulties from comprehension problems.
  • Work the stated 40-hour schedule: evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., every other weekend, and every third holiday.

Desired Qualifications

  • A good driving record is preferred.

About the Company

Heywood Hospital

Non-profit community hospital providing acute care

Heywood Hospital is a non-profit, community-owned acute care hospital in Gardner, Massachusetts, and part of the Heywood Healthcare system. It runs 134 beds and provides emergency, intensive care, orthopedics, maternity, inpatient and outpatient mental health, oncology, and advanced medical imaging through inpatient and outpatient services across its local network. It is governed by a local Board of Trustees and serves North Central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, with care delivered through a mix of hospital beds, clinics, and affiliated centers. Its goal is to maintain accessible, locally anchored healthcare with financial stability and local decision-making, following its 2023 Chapter 11 restructuring and 2024 re-emergence as a stand-alone entity under CEO Rozanna Penney.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Gardner, MA
Founded
1907

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