Full-Time Evening Hospital Environmental Aide I

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. The role runs 3:30PM–11:30PM and includes every other weekend. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour.

Essential duties involve cleaning patient rooms and nursing units using proper equipment, following cleaning and disinfecting protocols, removing trash and linen, and restocking carts. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or 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

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. The role runs 3:30PM–11:30PM and includes every other weekend. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour.

Essential duties involve cleaning patient rooms and nursing units using proper equipment, following cleaning and disinfecting protocols, removing trash and linen, and restocking carts. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and English proficiency.