Housekeeping Aide

Westchester Medical Center; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center in Port Jervis, NY is seeking a dedicated cleaning staff member to maintain cleanliness and safety in patient areas and public spaces.

You will perform dusting, mopping, waste disposal, and terminal cleanings for patient rooms and operating areas, following established policies. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in cleaning or hospital environments is a plus.
• Ability to handle potentially infectious materials with care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental policies, objectives and safety standards.
• Dust, mop floors, dust furniture and polish fixtures regularly.
• Clean vents, fans, fixtures and high areas with appropriate equipment.
• Disinfect bathrooms and prepare rooms for new occupants.
• Set up event seating and relocate furniture as directed.
• Assist with care and maintenance of department supplies.
• Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and operating areas.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust mops floors, and polishes and cleans fixtures in utility rooms and bathrooms.
• Wet mops rooms, halls, stairways and public areas.
• Cleans vents, fans and other equipment using vacuum machines.
• Cleans fixtures, windows, doorframes and high areas using a ladder.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials.
• Moves, removes, and relocates furniture, furnishings, equipment, etc., as directed.
• Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specified bags or containers.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares room for new occupant.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedure of Operating Room and prepares for the next day surgery.
• Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls of bathrooms.
• Sets up chairs and tables, etc., for special events and folds and stores them after the event.
• Moves large items in and out of storage.
• Assists in hanging drapes and dividers and takes them down for cleaning.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Policies facility grounds, dock and sanitation areas to maintain a clean and orderly exterior.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:N/A

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalency is preferred.

Other:

The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials.