Environmental Aide Team Lead (2nd shift)

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA is seeking an Environmental Aide Team Lead for the 2nd shift. You will oversee cleaning assignments, coordinate supplies, and assist team members while maintaining infection control standards and safe patient environments.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of healthcare housekeeping experience; CHESP certification is preferred. Apply to join Riverside Health System today.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• 1 year of housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• (CHESP) certification is preferred to enhance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate coverage for each shift and coordinate supplies and equipment.
• Train new staff and provide recertification as needed.
• Restock supplies and keep carts clean and organized for smooth operations.
• Maintain clean patient rooms, corridors, and common areas per RHS policies.
• Adhere to safety, infection control standards and universal precautions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHA CHESP certification (Preferred)

Job description

## Environmental Aide Team Lead (2nd shift)Applylocations: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 2026-032550Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$16.20 - $21.08/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **Overview** Environmental Aide Team Lead ensures proper cleaning and housekeeping that meets state, facility and regulatory requirements, as well as RHS Infection Control standards and Environmental Services policies and procedures. Ensures a neat, clean and safe work environment is maintained. Ensures adequate supplies for cleaning and assists team members with moving equipment, cleaning and beds. Performs all other duties as assigned. **What you will do** * Ensures all assignments have adequate coverage each shift and coordinates delivery of communication devices, supplies and equipment. In the absence of a supervisor, carries department phone, answers all calls and dispatches assignments promptly and effectively.* Trains all new staff members on proper cleaning for each area of the hospital. Provides job specific recertification training annually and on an as needed basis* Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily in order to maintain a smooth flow of operations. Ensures areas are stocked with paper goods, soaps, chemicals and reusable goods as applicable. Demonstrates the ability to terminally clean and keep the assigned area clean in accordance with RHS policies.* Ensures all areas are clean. Helps clean all areas are clean, including but not limited to patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges, locker rooms, etc. by means not limited to sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing.* Maintains a safe patient care environment by consistently complying with RHS, DNV, State and regulatory standards to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff. Follows guidelines for proper body mechanics, hazardous materials handling and universal precautions to prevent accidents and injuries. Maintains a safe work area.* Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures. Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards. This includes dusting, cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, and other services as needed. Areas are cleaned according to schedule and in accordance with departmental policies.* Ensures assignments completed in a timely manner ensuring quality/infection control measures are met consistently. Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and continuously monitored to maintain highest quality of order/cleanliness in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and schedules. **Qualifications** **Education** * High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) **Experience** * 1 year Prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare acute setting with knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and accreditation standards (Required) **Licenses and Certifications** * AHA Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.