Full-Time Environmental Aide | 7am-3pm, Every Other Weekend

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Hours are 7:00AM - 3:00PM, including every other weekend. Starting rate is $18.50/hr.

Essential duties include cleaning nursing units and patient rooms, following cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and restocking carts. Requires HS diploma or GED and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend/push/pull/lift 50LBS.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture etc.
• Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
• Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.
• Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
• Removes all trash and linen within the hospital.
• Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.
• Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area.
• Reports any repairs to maintenance.
• Keeps abreast of changes in environmental services by attending monthly department meetings.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Hours are 7:00AM - 3:00PM, including every other weekend. Starting rate is $18.50/hr.

Essential duties include cleaning nursing units and patient rooms, following cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and restocking carts. Requires HS diploma or GED and ability to lift 50 lbs.