Environmental Aide I - Per Diem (varied shift) NMC

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Hours vary, including every other weekend, with starting pay of $21.21/hr.

This role supports clean patient rooms, bathrooms, and public areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment for patients and staff. Requirements include a HS Diploma or GED, proficiency in reading/writing English, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 16+ with NJA300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers; younger applicants need working papers.
• Solid work history is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean inpatient rooms, bathrooms and furniture; dispose of debris and replace with fresh linen.
• Empty trash, dust high/low surfaces, mop floors and sanitize areas.
• Handle cleaning of bodily fluids as part of routine housekeeping.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Per Diem Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping)

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Environmental Aide I (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.