Healthcare Environmental Aide | Clean, Safe, Caring

Riverside Health; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking an Environmental Aide to perform housekeeping in patient rooms, corridors, and support areas in compliance with state requirements and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes safe cleaning, proper chemical handling, stock replenishment, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff while supporting hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred).
• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/ARC/AHA (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors and common areas using appropriate cleaning methods.
• Uses correct cleaners, labels and stores chemicals safely.
• Restocks supplies and cleans carts to maintain smooth operations.
• Maintains areas stocked with paper goods, soaps and chemicals as applicable.
• Ensures safe practices and compliance with RHS policies and infection control standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking an Environmental Aide to perform housekeeping in patient rooms, corridors, and support areas in compliance with state requirements and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes safe cleaning, proper chemical handling, stock replenishment, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff while supporting hospital operations.