Building Services Aide (Housekeeping) - White Plains Hospital

Position Summary

Provides a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff through the performance of various tasks. Assigned responsibilities may vary from day to day dependent on department and hospital needs. The hospital reserves the right to revise this job description based on the needs of the department and/or hospital.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Education & Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Ability to fallow 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

Core Competencies

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

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• 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. The incumbent must also have the ability to complete assigned responsibility with limited supervision.
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

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Neonatal (birth – 28 days)

Patients with exceptional communication needs

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

Patients with developmental delays

Pediatric (1 – 12 years)

Patients at end of life

Adolescent (13 – 17 years)

Patients under isolation precautions

Adult (18 – 64 years)

Patients with cultural needs

Geriatric (> 65 years)

All populations

Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

× Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Rate: $20.27/hr

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