Aide, Building Services

Overview

Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for patient and resident rooms, nursing station, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center standards and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of housekeeping duties. Uses a variety of cleaning devices and solutions.
• Removes garbage from all areas where and when assigned.
• Practices high effective dusting procedures in patient and non-patient areas.
• Replaces hand soaps, waterless hand wash, and hand towels where and when needed.
• Wipes walls, mirrors and surfaces where and when needed.
• Understands and practices proper terminal cleaning procedures where and when needed.
• Properly cleans the bed and room during patient discharges.
• Assists in lifting objects and moving furniture and equipment where and when required.
• Understands and practices proper handling of infectious waste.
• Vacuums rugs where and when required.
• Reports all unsafe work conditions to supervisor.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and ability to correctly dust mop and mop floors.
• Cleans and restocks bathrooms facilities where and when needed.
• Keeps porter closet locked at all times.
• Performs other related duties

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• No minimum experience required, some preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to read and perform basic math and reading computations

Physical Requirements:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

KJMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.