Environmental Aide I - PT (3:00pm-11:00pm) MMC

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Aide I for the Environmental Services Department at Morristown Medical Center. This role involves cleaning nursing units and other areas, requiring a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the ability to lift 50LBS. The position offers a starting rate of $18.50/hr and the required hours are from 3:00PM - 11:00PM, including every other weekend. Prior institutional housekeeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift 50LBS.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes cleaning equipment throughout the facility.
• Cleans and disinfects all designated areas including nursing units and patients' rooms.
• Handles cleaning of bodily fluids.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical fitness to lift 50LBS

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department at Morristown Medical Center. Required hours are 3:00PM - 11:00PM, 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 institutional housekeeping experience preferred.