Housekeeping Worker

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Housekeeping Worker at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. This per diem role supports infection prevention and patient safety by maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments for patients, visitors, and staff.

Typical duties include cleaning and disinfecting rooms and hospital areas, waste handling, and ensuring proper stock of supplies, with emphasis on safety and adherence to Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Hospital housekeeping and floor care experience preferred.
• Comfortable with physically active work including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and hospital areas.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental services duties.
• Handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste appropriately.
• Clean surgical equipment and isolation areas as assigned.
• Maintain supplies and chemicals stock; work independently while meeting departmental standards.

Skills

Cleaning and disinfection

Safety procedures

Independent work

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeping Worker

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000264540

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.68 - $20.68 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.

Housekeeping Worker

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 per diemposition requires flexibility in your schedule and includes weekends and holidays.

Experience working within Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.