Housekeeping Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Housekeeping Worker at MMC Specialty Care Center to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff. The role supports infection prevention and patient care by preparing rooms, disposing waste, and following hospital policies.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, handling hazardous waste, stocking supplies, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and health standards.

Qualifications

• Hospital housekeeping and floor care experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Evening shift with rotating weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and hospital areas.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental services duties.
• Understand and properly handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste.
• Clean surgical equipment, invasive areas, and off-site campus areas as assigned.
• Maintain stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Work independently while meeting department quality standards.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Support Joint Commission and Department of Health compliance standards.

Skills

Housekeeping

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Job description

Req #: 0000260717

Category: Housekeeping / Environmental Services

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Environmental Services

Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.62 per hour

Location: 100 Pearl Harbor Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Job Title: Housekeeping Worker

Location: MMC Specialty Care Center

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000260717

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.62 per hour

Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a Housekeeping Worker, you'll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for every patient, visitor, and team member who enters our facility. Your work is essential to infection prevention, patient safety, and the exceptional healthcare experience our communities expect. Every room you prepare directly supports outstanding patient care.

As a Housekeeping Worker, a typical day might include the following:

• 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 according to hospital policies.
• Understand and properly handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste.
• Clean surgical equipment, surgical invasive areas, isolation areas, and off-site campus areas as assigned.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Work independently while meeting department quality standards.
• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
• Support Joint Commission and Department of Health compliance standards.

This Role Might Be For You If

• You take pride in creating clean, organized, and safe spaces.
• You understand that behind-the-scenes work has a direct impact on patient outcomes.
• You are dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• You pay close attention to detail and consistently follow safety procedures.
• You enjoy being part of a team dedicated to serving others.

To be considered for this opportunity, hospital housekeeping and floor care experience are preferred. Candidates should be comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

This full-time evening position is scheduled from 3:00pm to 11:30 p.m. and includes rotating weekends and holidays. Experience working within Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer