Environmental Services Aide - Per Diem (Evenings) - Warren Campus

sluhn; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Environmental Services Aide in Phillipsburg, NJ. The role performs general and aseptic cleaning of patient rooms and related areas following proper guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a sanitary environment, using appropriate chemicals, and adhering to safety and schedules while attending departmental meetings and supporting patient care settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three to six months of housekeeping experience in hospital or institutional setting preferred.
• Able to follow cleaning guidelines and safety procedures.

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.
• Attends 85% of Environmental Services Department monthly staff meetings annually.
• Maintains assigned area in a neat, clean and sanitary condition.

Skills

Cleaning/sanitation

Safety awareness

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

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.