Cleaner Union

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health at Clara Maass Medical Center seeks a part-time Cleaner Union in Environmental Services. The role supports infection prevention and patient safety by cleaning rooms and hospital areas. Clean patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and ensure safe waste handling. Position is day shift with rotating weekends, 15 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• This role requires hospital housekeeping or floor care experience.
• Must be able to perform physically active work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and assigned areas promptly.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental services duties.
• Handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste properly.
• Clean surgical equipment and isolation areas as assigned.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Work independently while meeting department quality standards.
• LIFT up to 50 pounds; support safety and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Job description

Job Title: Cleaner Union

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000262712

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.65 — $19.65 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a Cleaner, you'll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for every patient, visitor, and team member who enters our facility. Your work is essential to infection prevention, patient safety, and the exceptional healthcare experience our communities expect. Every room you prepare directly supports outstanding patient care.

As a Housekeeping Worker, a typical day might include the following:

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and assigned hospital areas in a timely manner.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental services duties according to hospital policies.
• Understand and properly handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste.
• Clean surgical equipment, surgical invasive areas, isolation areas, and off-site campus areas as assigned.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Work independently while meeting department quality standards.
• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
• Support Joint Commission and Department of Health compliance standards.

This role might be for you if:

• You take pride in creating clean, organized, and safe spaces.
• You understand that behind-the-scenes work has a direct impact on patient outcomes.
• You are dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• You pay close attention to detail and consistently follow safety procedures.
• You enjoy being part of a team dedicated to serving others.

To be considered for this opportunity, hospital housekeeping and floor care experience are preferred. Candidates should be comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

This part-time 15 hr. day shift position is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes rotating weekends and holidays. Experience working within the Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.