Service Aide (Multiple Locations Throughout Nyc) Environmental Services Departments*

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

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.

• Additional Information:

• The hourly rate for a part-time Service Aide is $20.57
• There are full-time and part-time Service Aide positions available
  • Full-time Service Aides work 37.5 hours per week
  • The hourly rate for a part-time Service Aide is $20.57
• Our facilties are open 24/7 so employees are expected to work weekends and holidays
• Full-time Service Aides work 37.5 hours per week
• Multiple shifts/tours available including day, evening and overnight.

Under direct supervision, Service Aides work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the areas of environmental services (housekeeping).

Examples of Typical Tasks:

• Cleans, maintains and/or sterilizes assigned areas of the health care setting 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 linens.
• Polishes metal. Maintains floors by stripping, waxing and polishing utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment.
• 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 disinfects 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.
• Maintains control over tools and equipment. Keeps mechanical equipment in proper running order.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned or directed.
• May perform auxiliary services in health care setting laboratories, pharmacies and other special areas.
• 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.
• Moves furniture and equipment, and assists in the make-up and breakdown of beds (including their proper storage).
• 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.

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

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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

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

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.