Environmental Services Aide - FT (nights) - Warren Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to perform the general and aseptic cleaning of patient rooms and hospital areas according to approved guidelines and procedures.

You will clean with appropriate supplies, prepare rooms and beds, mop floors, dust surfaces, remove trash, and follow safety rules; a high school diploma or GED is preferred and 3–6 months of hospital housekeeping experience is recommended; compensation ranges from $15.15 to $22.73 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three to six months of experience in hospital housekeeping preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and sanitation guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms, auxiliary areas and other assigned spaces using proper cleaning guidelines.
• Cleans and prepares rooms, beds, stretchers and surfaces in a timely manner.
• Uses appropriate cleaning supplies and follows safety procedures.
• Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean and sanitary condition.

Skills

Housekeeping

Sanitation procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Environmental Services Aide performs the general and aseptic cleaning and sanitizing of patient rooms, auxiliary room and other specified areas throughout the hospital, using proper cleaning guidelines and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses appropriate cleaning supplies and chemical according to departmental procedures.
• Cleans and prepares patient rooms, beds, stretchers, other assigned areas in a timely and efficient manner.
• Scrubs, mops, and buffs floor.
• Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Cleans glass interior windows, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures.
• Cleans sinks in kitchen and cleans tables and dining area.
• Removes trash from areas to designated trash stations.
• Uses safe and proper cleaning procedures.
• Ability to follow all applicable schedules, sanitation and safety requirements.
• Attends 85% of Environmental Services Department monthly staff meetings annually.
• Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean and sanitary condition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Walks for up to 6-7 hours/day; 1 to 4 hours at a time. Stands for 1-2 hours/day; 0 to 1 hours at a time. Occasional firm grasping. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasionally carries up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. Occasionally stoop, bend, squat and kneel. Occasional crouching. Frequently reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and seeing as it relates to general and near vision.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Three to six months of experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting preferred.

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE:

$15.15 - $22.73

St Luke’s University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.