Environmental Services Aide

Lifepoint Health®; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health Environmental Services Aide in Madison, NJ is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment across patient rooms, public areas and offices. You will follow daily cleaning schedules and infection-control protocols to support a positive patient experience, ensure patient safety, and help prevent the spread of infections.

The role involves cleaning floors, restrooms, lounges, offices and corridors, operating cleaning equipment, collecting trash, stocking linens,

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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient interactions

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.