Hospital Housekeeping Specialist: Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible 1S

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Housekeeping Worker for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. This full-time role in Environmental Services offers a day shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays, and a pay range of $20.68 per hour.

You will clean patient areas, dispose of waste, and ensure infection prevention and patient safety through thorough cleaning and safety procedures. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hospital housekeeping experience preferred.
• Comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, while maintaining safety and cleanliness.
• Experience with Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with rotating weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and assigned hospital areas in a timely manner.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental services duties per hospital policy.
• Handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste properly.
• Clean surgical equipment and isolation areas; support off-site campus areas as assigned.
• Maintain stock of supplies and chemicals; work independently while meeting department standards.

Skills

Hospital housekeeping experience

Lift up to 50 pounds

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Housekeeping Worker for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. This full-time role in Environmental Services offers a day shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays, and a pay range of $20.68 per hour.

You will clean patient areas, dispose of waste, and ensure infection prevention and patient safety through thorough cleaning and safety procedures. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred.