Environmental Services Aide I - Hospital Cleaning

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, and related areas in a hospital setting. You will deliver linen, manage waste, and ensure cleaning supplies are stocked while following hospital policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and accountability to support patient care and a safe, sanitary environment. Prior housekeeping experience is a plus; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Patient Focus

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, and related areas in a hospital setting. You will deliver linen, manage waste, and ensure cleaning supplies are stocked while following hospital policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and accountability to support patient care and a safe, sanitary environment. Prior housekeeping experience is a plus; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.