ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE I | Per Diem | 23611

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, seeks an EVS Aide I to maintain high cleanliness standards in patient care areas, public spaces, and support areas. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and attentive service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include cleaning tasks per the 5-Step process, operating cleaning equipment, assisting with patient transports, disposing of waste per regulations, and upholding the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification. Perform lifesaving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum cleanliness and disinfection in patient care, ancillary, and public areas.
• Follow the 5-Step Cleaning process and departmental procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment and move heavy objects as needed for cleaning.
• Identify medical waste and dispose of regular/medical waste per hospital regulations.
• Escort patients within the Medical Center and assist nursing with lifting when requested.
• Transport deceased patients or residents to morgue.
• Maintain records of assignments and ensure safety and comfort of patients.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!** We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a EVS Aide I.

Requirements

• Carries out all duties required to maintain optimum levels of cleanliness and disinfection in the patient care, ancillary, and public areas of the hospital. These areas include, but are not limited to, resident/patient rooms and bathrooms, nursing stations, ancillary rooms, lounges and waiting areas, public restrooms, and examination rooms.
• Completes responsibilities as assigned or directed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow the 5-Step Cleaning process and other Departmental processes to perform the following duties, not limited,: to dust mopping all floors, damp mopping spillage, etc., reconditioning of floors, spot washing of walls, complete cleaning of patient rooms (beds, venetian blinds, furniture, etc.), dusting of furniture, washing and polishing all wooden and metal furniture, disposing of rubbish properly, and cleaning all areas of the restrooms (toilets, mirrors, counter tops, sinks, etc.) and restocking supplies as necessary.
• Operates all cleaning equipment and supplies used by department for various cleaning or buffing jobs.
• Moves heavy objects such as beds, desk, copy machines, etc for cleaning purposes.
• Identifies medical waste from regular waste and disposes of the regular and medical waste in an appropriate manner following hospital regulations.
• Hand hygiene must be performed before and after transport of a patient.
• Laboratory coat, provided, must be worn during transport of a patient.
• Escorts patients within the Medical Center to and from patient units via appropriate means of transportation (e.g., wheelchair, bed and stretcher). Assists Nursing with lifting patient when requested.
• Transports deceased patients or residents to morgue.
• Maintains records of assignments, including description of person/item, time of pick-up and delivery, obtaining appropriate signatures as required.
• Ensures safety and comfort of patient (e.g., makes sure safety straps are properly fastened on wheelchairs and beds; assures that IV pole is firmly attached and that there IV bag is full; checks that patient has proper covers).
• Keeps equipment (e.g., stretchers, wheelchairs) clean and in good repair.
• Participates in mandatory educational and in-service programs.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, helpfulness, pleasant attitude and patience. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification. Perform lifesaving skills.

Other Duties

Performs related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience a plus but not required. Formal on the job training provided. Minimum of 1 year previous patient care experience preferred.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification. Perform lifesaving skills.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• All areas of Medical Center.
• Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs. or more.)
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Pushes/pulls or moves/heavy equipment/supplies.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.

Salary

$19.00 PER HR/DIFFERENTIALS $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.