Brown University Health
Housekeeping Aide
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- At least one to three months on-the-job training, plus formal and ongoing classroom training.
About the job
Performs heavy cleaning, sanitation, waste handling, and related support duties to keep a hospital clean, safe, and orderly.
What you'll do
- Cleans and disinfects hospital rooms, bathrooms, furnishings, floors, and other areas using manual and powered equipment.
- Collects, transports, and disposes of rubbish, soiled linen, and designated waste; handles recycling and related equipment.
- Moves furniture and equipment, supports supply and laundry tasks, and assists with seasonal outdoor cleaning.
What they ask for
- Ability to follow instructions and safety precautions, prepare cleaning solutions, and assemble cleaning equipment.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English and count numbers.
- Ability to operate, control, and clean required manual and motorized equipment.
- Physical ability to lift, carry, push heavy equipment and carts, climb ladders, and perform other strenuous tasks.
Pay
$19.75-$20.15
Tools
E.S.D. equipment
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