Marketing Statement
NYC Health + Hospitals | Gotham Health East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center focuses its efforts on forming links within its Central Brooklyn neighborhood so that as many members of the community as possible learn about its services and how to access them. Its list of medical services is exhaustive, and includes adult medicine, dental services, electrocardiogram (EKG), Geriatrics, Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP), mammography, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, radiology, Women Infant and Child (WIC) program, HIV/AIDS services, substance abuse and pharmacy.
Job Description
Purpose of Position:
Under direct supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the areas of food services, housekeeping and maintenance and grounds operations; performs related work.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In the area of Housekeeping Operations:
Cleans, maintains and/or sterilizes assigned areas of the facility by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and washing/mopping floors, walls, ceilings, window sills, Venetian blinds, furniture and medical equipment with appropriate cleaning equipment, solutions and disinfectants. Bags soiled linen.
Cleans mirrors and scours and disinfects toilets, sinks, tubs and showers using appropriate cleaning equipment, solutions and disinfectants.
Cleans unsterile trays and equipment. Cleans and sterilizes metal containers, sputum bags for waste to patients. Collects and disposes of cups and waste, handles and disposes of sputum specimen containers. Fills ice compartment of oxygen equipment and obtains oxygen tanks when required.
Polishes metal. Maintains floors by stripping, waxing and polishing utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment.
Collects, empties, transports and/or disposes of debris and garbage in designated containers. Relines waste containers with appropriate liner(s) and transports infectious waste material to designated areas.
Assists in loading and unloading trucks and filling stock requisitions. Transports household supplies and equipment and assists supervisor in such tasks as distributing cleaning supplies.
Moves furniture and equipment, and assists in the makeup and breakdown of beds (including their proper storage).
Maintains control over tools and equipment. Keeps mechanical equipment in proper running order.
May perform auxiliary services in hospital laboratories, pharmacies and other special areas.
In the area of Maintenance and Ground Operations:
Maintains grounds, cuts lawns and shrubs and cleans walkways, including but not limited to shoveling snow, to provide for a physically safe environment for pedestrians and vehicles. Assists with the removal of debris.
Assists in loading, unloading and storing supplies, equipment and/or tools at point of pick-up, delivery or distribution.
Fills and distributes/transports requisitioned records, materials, supplies and equipment including but not limited to food stock, cleaning supplies, medical supplies and ground maintenance equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.
How To Apply
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