Description : Senior Housekeeper. Company : NYC Health + Hospitals. Location : New York, NY

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

Job Description

1. Supervises housekeepers, service aides, and related staff in scheduling work and assigning staff.

2. Schedules specific times for certain housekeeping projects.

3. Makes-up tour schedules.

4. Conducts training classes for instructing subordinate personnel in specific tasks.

5. Counsels housekeepers and related staff on conducting training classes and audits training sessions. Sees that new staff are properly assigned for on-the-job training.

6. Makes inspections of floors on spot-check basis to see that standards are being maintained and that adequate measures have been taken for infection control.

7. Inspects clean linen supply and soiled, garbage disposal procedures and basement areas.

8. Recommends changes in standards.

9. Counsels and disciplines staff and monitors attendance.

10. Hears grievances, gives warning notices, and participates in grievance procedures conducted by supervising Housekeeper.

11. Recommends need for new staff. May interview potential staff.

12. Deals with problems with professional, administrative, and maintenance staff.

13. Keeps records of supplies and requisitions needed supplies through Supervising Housekeeper, service aides, and related staff.

14. Keeps records of findings on daily rounds, reviews daily activity logs and prepares written reports on results of inspections and actions taken.

15. Reviews written reports of subordinate personnel and writes disciplinary and personnel reports.

16. Conducts periodic meetings with housekeepers to discuss problems and explain new equipment or materials.

17. Participates in committee meetings on infection control and safety programs.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of service in the title of Housekeeper or performing housekeeping or related functions.

How To Apply

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

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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 titution discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs