Hospital Environmental Aide: Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking an Environmental Aide to maintain a clean, safe patient and work environment. You will perform housekeeping tasks across patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors and common areas, using appropriate cleaners and safe chemical handling.

The role emphasizes infection control, adherence to RHS standards, and timely, quality cleaning. Requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and healthcare housekeeping experience (preferred); AED

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 1 year housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)
• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Cleans all assigned areas, including patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas by cleaning methods such as sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing.
• Uses the correct cleaners for the intended task and labels/stores chemicals safely and properly.
• Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment by complying with RHS, DNV, State and regulatory standards.
• Performs cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in accordance with Infection Control Standards.
• Ensures areas are cleaned according to schedule and department policies.

Skills

Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AED Certification

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking an Environmental Aide to maintain a clean, safe patient and work environment. You will perform housekeeping tasks across patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors and common areas, using appropriate cleaners and safe chemical handling.

The role emphasizes infection control, adherence to RHS standards, and timely, quality cleaning. Requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and healthcare housekeeping experience (preferred); AED