Environmental Service Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Environmental Service Workers to ensure cleanliness and safety in patient care areas. This role involves a variety of essential tasks, including cleaning patient rooms, managing waste, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to providing high-quality service. Join a team that values community health and offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Successful completion of orientation is required.
• Hospital housekeeping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and supplies patient rooms and nursing stations.
• Performs patient discharge cleaning using a 9-step procedure.
• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness.

Skills

Housekeeping Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Department, the Environmental Service Worker cleans and supplies patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with the Medical Center objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of general and department specific orientation

Preferred:

• GED or High School Diploma
• Hospital housekeeping experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Time: 700a.m.—3:00pm
• Full-Time 40.00 hrs.
• Position requires every other weekend and holidays, depending on the department’s needs.

Essential Functions:

• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request
• Cleans housekeeping closet and maintains par levels
• Collects and transports all waste, including RMW, according to policy
• Compacts Trash or places in containers
• Damp buffs and shampoo carpets with approved equipment
• Dry and wet mops floors of rooms and offices
• Dust mops and wet mops, corridors, stairwells and other common areas
• Empties waste receptacles and removes trash
• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and has repairs made when needed
• Observes and reports the need to repair equipment, furniture, buildings and fixtures
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods
• Performs patient discharge cleaning using 9-step cleaning procedure
• Refills paper towels, toilet paper, soap and toilet seat dispensers
• Returns promptly from errands, breaks, meals
• Scrubs and burnishes floors with approved equipment
• Transport bulk trash from designated collection points to compactor area
• Uses and prepares solutions according to procedure
• Vacuums carpets

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range: $17.00 to $18.00 Hourly Rate

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer