Environmental Aide I - FT (11:00am-7:00pm) MMC

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Hours are 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, including every other weekend; starting rate is $18.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include cleaning nursing units and patient rooms, following cleaning and disinfecting protocols, restocking carts, handling bio-hazard materials, and reporting repairs. HS or GED required; must lift 50 lbs and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to bend/push/pull/lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean nursing units, patients' rooms and designated areas with appropriate equipment.
• Follow cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization policies.
• Clean major spills and respond to pages promptly.
• Clean and restock housekeeping carts at end of shift.
• Remove all trash and linen from the hospital.
• Prepare cleaning solutions and handle bio-hazard materials as directed.
• Check environmental needs in the assigned area.
• Report repairs to maintenance.
• Attend monthly department meetings.
• Handle moderately complex issues and refer complex ones to higher-level staff.
• Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service experience

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Required hours are 11:00AM - 7:00PM , including every other weekend. Starting rate $18.50/hr .

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture etc.
• Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
• Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.
• Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
• Removes all trash and linen within the hospital.
• Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.
• Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area.
• Reports any repairs to maintenance.
• Keeps abreast of changes in environmental services by attending monthly department meetings.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend/push/pull/lift 50LBS.

Relevant Experience:

• Prior experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting preferred.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.