Environmental Aide Hospital - 2nd Shift

Riverside; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia is seeking an Environmental Aide for the 2nd shift to perform cleaning and housekeeping in patient rooms, corridors and common areas.

You will follow infection control standards and policies, maintain supplies, and help ensure a safe healthcare environment. A HS diploma and prior healthcare housekeeping experience are preferred; AED certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred).
• AED certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and other areas using appropriate cleaning methods.
• Uses correct cleaners and safely labels/stores chemicals.
• Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily to maintain smooth operations.
• Maintains a safe, infection-controlled environment in accordance with RHS policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Environmental Aide Hospital - 2nd ShiftApplylocations: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-031617Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$15.00 - $19.50/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.**Overview** The Environmental Aide performs proper housekeeping and cleaning that meets state requirements, regulatory agency requirements, facility regulatory requirements, RHS Infection Control standards, and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ensures a neat, clean and safe work environment is maintained. Ensures adequate supplies for cleaning and assists team members with moving equipment, cleaning and beds. **What you will do*** Cleans all assigned areas, including but not limited to patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges, locker rooms, etc. by means not limited to sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing.* Uses the correct cleaners for the intended task and labels/stores chemicals safely and properly.* Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily in order to maintain a smooth flow of operations. Areas of responsibility are stocked with paper goods, soaps, chemicals and reusable goods as applicable. Demonstrates the ability to terminally clean and keep the assigned area clean in accordance with RHS policies.* Maintains a safe patient care environment by consistently complying with RHS, DNV, State and regulatory standards to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff. Follows guidelines for proper body mechanics, hazardous materials handling and universal precautions to prevent accidents and injuries. Maintains a safe work area.* Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures. Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards. This includes dusting, cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, and other services as needed. Areas are cleaned according to schedule and in accordance with departmental policies.* Ensures assignments completed in a timely manner ensuring quality/infection control measures are met consistently. Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and continuously monitored to maintain highest quality of order/cleanliness in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and schedules.**Qualifications** **Education*** High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)**Experience*** 1 year housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)**Licenses and Certifications*** Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.