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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
Part-timeGardner, MA, USA$18.50 - $25.14In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A good driving record is preferred but is not required.
  • A driver's license is preferred.
  • Previous health care experience is preferred.
  • Floor maintenance experience is a plus but is not necessary.
  • The applicant needs to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
  • The role requires the physical ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; frequent reaching, handling, and stooping are also required.

Responsibilities

  • Clean the hospital and its outbuildings.
  • Maintain a clean and safe hospital and a safe, healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Respond appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations for accreditation and licensure, attendance and tardiness policies, and mandatory hospital and department requirements.
  • Report incidents in a timely and effective manner.
  • Engage in, monitor, and enforce hand hygiene practices when having direct patient contact.
  • Work with departmental and healthcare teams to complete assignments.
  • Remove safety hazards or arrange for their immediate removal, and keep equipment clean and in working condition.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory of cleaning products so projects can be completed without supply shortages.
  • Coordinate projects to meet customer satisfaction levels and complete work without incident.
  • Evaluate and communicate areas needing projects to department managers and other appropriate facility staff.
  • Perform project work safely using appropriate chemicals and techniques.
  • Communicate specific cleaning needs to the supervisor by the end of the scheduled shift.
  • Complete tasks thoroughly and within the designated timeframe.
  • Reorganize work to cover other tasks and adjust schedules as needed to maintain coverage and a clean, safe environment.
  • Revise the project schedule during winter months to accommodate snow coverage.
  • Keep sharp objects, toxic substances, and other potentially harmful objects inaccessible to children.
  • Keep the care environment free of objects that could contribute to patient falls, slips, or trips, and make ambulation assistive devices readily available.
  • Account for the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and keep the care environment free of contributing objects and spills.
  • Adjust speaking volume for patients with hearing difficulties and distinguish hearing problems from comprehension problems.
  • Take appropriate actions to ensure children's physical security and follow policies to prevent neonate, infant, and child abduction.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma.
  • Flexibility to cover other shifts as needed for vacation coverage.

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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