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White Plains Hospital

Building Services Aide (Housekeeping)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.18
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

White Plains Hospital is a reputable healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional medical services and fostering a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff alike. Located in White Plains, New York, this hospital serves a diverse population across various age groups and medical needs, from neonatal to geriatric patients, including those with special communication or cultural requirements. The hospital prides itself on delivering quality care supported by a dedicated workforce that upholds its core values, including adherence to performance standards, safety, and continuous development.

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Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or GED required
  • ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
  • no formal experience required
  • on the job training is provided
  • 1 year of experience working directly with customers strongly preferred
  • ability to cooperate with a wide range of hospital personnel
  • must be able to communicate with employees, patients, visitors and staff
  • ability to adapt to different situations and assignments
  • must be able to complete assigned responsibility with limited/no supervision
  • ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods
  • position requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 pounds
  • must have the ability to perform moderately heavy work, involving pushing, pulling, or lifting with considerable walking and standing
  • manual and finger dexterity is needed in performing assorted tasks such as floor maintenance, cleaning and moving furniture
  • must have the ability to perform routine repetitive tasks
  • must also possess ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • may be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or GED required
  • ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
  • no formal experience required, on the job training is provided
  • 1 year of experience working directly with customers strongly preferred
  • ability to cooperate with a wide range of hospital personnel
  • must be able to communicate with employees, patients, visitors and staff
  • ability to adapt to different situations and assignments
  • must be able to complete assigned responsibility with limited/no supervision

Job Duties

  • understands and adheres to the WPH performance standards, policies and behaviors
  • receives daily assignment and reports to assigned area
  • selects appropriate cleaning materials and supplies, loads service cart or prepares equipment and cleaning solution
  • follows prescribed health guidelines in accomplishing assigned responsibilities
  • cleans equipment at the end of shift to maintain it in good operating condition, notifies the supervisor of any repairs needed
  • reports mechanical failure or negative conditions as observed in any building area to a supervisor and/or use of reporting mechanisms in place
  • participates in any emergency procedures, performing assigned tasks
  • performs periodic irregular duties as requested and/or assigned
  • demonstrates sound judgment in carrying out different tasks of assigned responsibilities
  • demonstrates sound of judgment when determining priorities of daily tasks
  • completes assigned tasks within appropriate time period
  • operates autoclave, when/if assigned, in the prescribed manner to properly treat medical waste
  • interface with boiler mechanic(s) to ensure observation of all safety regulations when/if assigned operate the autoclave
  • maintains and cares for hospitals grounds, rakes leaves, picks up refuse for disposal, and spreads salt and participates in the removal of snow as required when/if assigned
  • performs all aspects of cleaning spill related to patient, visitors and staff
  • empties linen hampers and disposes of soiled linen in specialty areas as require by section need
  • empties all soiled linen generated as result of patient discharge cleaning procedures
  • performs all other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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