Environmental Aide I - Per Diem (varied shift) HMC

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System Hackettstown Medical Center is seeking Per Diem Environmental Aides in the Environmental Services Department. Shifts vary, including every other weekend; starting rate is $21.21/hr.

This role is responsible for cleaning rooms, sanitizing surfaces, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients and staff. Qualifications include HS Diploma or GED, ability to read/write/speak English, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• General cleaning, empty trash, high/low dusting, mop floors, sanitize all furniture in patient rooms, clean commodes and bathrooms, and dispose of debris.
• Remove soiled linen and replace with fresh linen in patient rooms.
• Clean bodily fluids from surfaces as part of housekeeping duties.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center is seeking Per Diem Environmental Aides (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Required hours vary, 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.