Environmental Services Aide

Memorial Physician Practices; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in New Jersey is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment across patient rooms and common areas.

You will follow daily cleaning schedules, use appropriate equipment, and support infection control while delivering a respectful experience for patients and staff.

Preferred applicants have a high school diploma and previous hospital housekeeping experience; attention to detail and reliable teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred; cleaning or housekeeping experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls, and windows according to daily schedule.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub, and shine floors; replenish paper and soap products; clean mirrors, sinks, and toilets.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor scrubbers.
• Collect and remove trash from all areas of the facility daily.
• Stock linens throughout the hospital to ensure unit readiness.
• Adhere to all infection control policies and report safety hazards to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Environmental Services Aide Position Summary

The Environmental Services Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, public areas, and offices. This role supports infection control and contributes to a positive patient experience through cleanliness and organization.

Essential Functions

• Clean patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls, and windows according to daily schedule.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub, and shine floors; replenish paper and soap products; clean mirrors, sinks, and toilets.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor scrubbers.
• Collect and remove trash from all areas of the facility daily.
• Stock linens throughout the hospital to ensure unit readiness.
• Adhere to all infection control policies and report safety hazards to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Must maintain professionalism in interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.

Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning protocols.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred; cleaning or housekeeping experience strongly preferred.

Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.