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Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

5d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping/Linen Worker cleans, maintains, and supplies assigned patient and non-patient areas according to departmental procedures. The role uses mechanical equipment, tools, chemical solutions, and cleaning supplies, and may set up conference rooms and private dining rooms for meetings and gatherings while observing safety rules. The worker keeps equipment clean and in good condition, retrieves clean and soiled linens, and accurately accounts for units and weights of linen sent for cleaning and delivery. The position is part-time, with evening hours from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., every weekend and holidays, at the Rivington location. Experience in institutional cleaning is preferred. The required education is a high school diploma or GED.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in institutional cleaning is preferred.
Follow safety rules and established housekeeping procedures.
Use cleaning equipment safely and maintain it according to guidelines.
Handle and dispose of chemicals and waste according to established practices, wearing proper protective attire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in institutional cleaning.

Responsibilities

Prepare cleaning solutions, housekeeping supplies, and equipment for assigned tasks.
Dust and clean furniture, windowsills, light fixtures, vents, ledges, blinds, shades, radiators, doors and frames, moldings, windows, lights, clocks, signs, cabinets, and other areas that accumulate dust or soil, following departmental procedures.
Clean bathrooms, fixtures, pipes, tile walls, metals, partitions, and attachments; replenish soap and paper supplies as needed or instructed.
Disinfect rooms, beds, patient furniture, and equipment such as rolling stock using germicidal solution.
Hang or remove cubicle curtains, drapes, shades, and blinds; move furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Spot-clean windows, walls, and carpets; vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture.
Clean or remove spills when observed or upon request.
Follow established procedures when performing all tasks.
Use assigned equipment safely and clean it according to established guidelines.
Maintain compliance with OSHA/JCAHO standards.
Follow standard practices for storing, issuing, and labeling chemicals.
Dispose of regular waste, recyclables, sharps, and regulated medical waste while wearing proper protective attire and observing safety practices.
Report safety hazards, leaky pipes and faucets, and broken furniture, blinds, or other items.
Retrieve soiled linen from chutes and soiled utility rooms.
Weigh soiled linen bins and record pounds for pickup by the laundry vendor.
Deliver clean linens to patient care areas and weigh clean linens to confirm delivery counts.
Stock linen carts with clean linens for delivery to patient care units.
Stock and sort monthly new linen deliveries in the linen department storeroom.
Deliver patient clothing for indigent patients.
Set up conference rooms and private dining rooms for meetings and gatherings.