Environmental Service Aide (Housekeeping) - Full Time - Night

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 1,938,000 - 2,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Environmental Service Aide to keep patient rooms, bathrooms, and facilities clean and sanitary. You will deliver linen, remove waste, and maintain cleaning supplies while following hospital policies. The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care.

Ideal candidates will communicate well, learn quickly, and adapt to changing patient needs. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with prior housekeeping experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving patient lives.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Dedication to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, and furnishings.
• Deliver linen and remove trash from assigned areas.
• Sweep and mop patient rooms and common areas.
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Perform daily floor care procedures.
• Keep equipment and carts clean and organized.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Adaptability

Teamwork

Patient Focus

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Environmental Svc Aide is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing room and furnishings in assigned work area, following established policies and procedures to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Environmental Service Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Clean and disinfect patient's rooms, bathrooms, furniture and other areas of the facility in a timely manner.
• Deliver linen and remove trash from assigned areas.
• Sweep and mop patient's rooms.
• Maintain adequate stock of materials, supplies and chemicals on cleaning cart and in janitor;s closet.
• Consistently perform daily floor care procedure.
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and polished - carts, tanks and buckets are emptied and rinsed at shift end.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned which are according to hospital policies & procedures.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers
• Exceptional focus on teamwork
• Ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous Environmental Service or Housekeeping experience
• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $17.55 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.