Brown University Health
housekeeping aide
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 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 tasks throughout a hospital.
What you'll do
- Cleans and disinfects hospital rooms, floors, bathrooms, furnishings, and other areas using manual and motorized equipment.
- Collects and transports rubbish, soiled linen, and regulated waste; operates waste and recycling equipment.
- Moves furniture and equipment, supports supply and laundry tasks, and assists with outdoor cleaning and conference-room setups.
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, climb ladders, and perform heavy cleaning tasks.
Tools
E.S.D. equipment
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