Environmental Aide I - Per Diem (7:00am-3:00pm) NMC

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) in the Environmental Services Department. Required hours are 7:00AM-3:00PM, including every other weekend. Starting rate is $21.21/hr.

This position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System #teenhiring initiative (specific shifts).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent is required or will be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English is required to provide a safe environment for patients.
• Solid work history is required.
• Must meet fit testing requirements.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 16 or older; if 16/17, valid working papers required.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning, empty trash, dusting, mopping floors, sanitizing furniture in inpatient rooms, cleaning commodes, bathrooms and disposing debris, replacing soiled linen with fresh linen.
• Cleaning of bodily fluids is part of the role.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Required hours are: 7:00AM-3:00PM,including every other weekend. Starting rate $21.21/hr.

This position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System #teenhiring initiative (specific shifts)

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• General cleaning, empty trash, high/low dusting, mop floors, sanitize all furniture inpatient rooms, clean commode, clean bathrooms and discard debris, remove soiled linen and replace with fresh linen in patient rooms.
• Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Solid work history a must.
• Need to meet the fit testing requirement.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 16 or older (prior to hire, must complete NJA300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers).
• If 16 or 17 years-old, valid working papers required.

Relevant Experience:

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