Housekeeping Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital role in a forward-thinking healthcare facility as a Housekeeping Worker. This position is essential for maintaining cleanliness and safety in patient areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients and staff. You'll be responsible for cleaning various areas, including rooms, bathrooms, and common spaces, while adhering to strict safety and sanitation protocols. Your attention to detail and commitment to service will make a significant impact on patient care. If you have a passion for cleanliness and a desire to contribute to a healthcare team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Housekeeping experience and ability to read minimal English are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean hospital patients' rooms, baths, and laboratories.
• Report safety issues and maintain sanitary conditions.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Ability to read and understand minimal English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview:

The Housekeeping Worker cleans hospital patients' rooms, baths, and laboratories. They clean offices, halls, and other areas as assigned. They are responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and understand minimal English due to patient contact and chemical contact is preferred
• Housekeeping experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Overnights 11:00pm-7:30am
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Bathroom cleaning: showers, sinks, spills, toilets, and floors
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas
• Demonstrates clear customer focus, internal and external, through appropriate interpersonal skills
• Distributes laundered articles and linens
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, and replace with fresh liners
• Demonstrates initiative in providing enhanced service to both internal and external customers
• Establishes sanitary and/or sterile conditions by following the specific cleaning procedures outlined by the department
• Floor dusting or carpet cleaning
• Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition
• Replaces soiled drapes and cubicle curtains
• Understands and applies safe work practices
• Vacuum carpets and dust floors
• Wash beds and mattresses, remake beds after dismissal of patients