NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is an 815-bed nursing facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located on Roosevelt Island, nestled between Manhattan and Queens. Coler offers long term and subacute care, rehabilitation, and a dedicated memory care unit, comprised of 150 beds featuring an acclaimed music and memory program. The facility features a robust rehabilitation therapy program with expansive gym space for residents. Coler also offers full time physician staff, psychiatry, dental services, an onsite 8-chair dialysis den for hemodialysis, and on-site medical clinics to meet the clinical needs of its residents.

From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Coler ranks #5 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a 2024 Silver Beacon Award for Memory Care.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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

In the area of Housekeeping Operations:
1. 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.
2. Cleans mirrors and scours and disinfects toilets, sinks, tubs and showers using appropriate cleaning equipment, solutions and disinfectants.
3. Cleans unsterile trays and equipment. Cleans and sterilizes metal containers, sputum disposal room and equipment. Distributes clean sputum cups, containers and paper 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.
4. Polishes metal. Maintains floors by stripping, waxing and polishing utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Moves furniture and equipment, and assists in the make up and breakdown of beds (including their proper storage).
8. Maintains control over tools and equipment. Keeps mechanical equipment in proper running order. 9. May perform auxiliary services in hospital laboratories, pharmacies and other special areas

Additional duties as required by the department

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.

Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or go to employment.nychhc.org

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs