Housekeeping Worker Lead

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Drug Ins.

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Ins.)

Discounts Through Partners (NJ Devils,

Verizon and more

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Housekeeping Worker Lead to oversee daily cleaning operations in the Environmental Services department. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment across patient rooms, nursing stations, and support areas.

The position requires attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to established cleaning schedules and safety procedures. Typical shift is days, with full-time status and occasional weekend coverage; compensation

Qualifications

• Healthcare housekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience with hospital cleaning practices and equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect environmental surfaces in assigned areas according to policies.
• Disinfect patient rooms, nursing stations, and common areas.
• Vacuum, mop floors, and maintain restroom cleanliness and supplies.
• Assist with patient discharge room cleaning and turnover of spaces.
• Follow safety guidelines for cleaning products and equipment to protect patients and staff.
• Report repairs needed for equipment, furniture, or facilities.

Job description

Housekeeping Worker Lead

Req #: 0000263083

Category: Housekeeping / Environmental Services

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Behavioral Health

Department: Environmental Services

Pay Range: $17.30 - $19.25 per hour

Location: 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title: Housekeeping Worker Lead

Location: Saint Barnabas Behavioral

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000263083

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.30 - $19.25 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.

Step into a meaningful role where your work makes a difference for patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare teams who care for them. As a Housekeeping Worker Lead, you'll help maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall environment of patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other spaces throughout the hospital.

The Housekeeping Worker Lead role may be the perfect fit for you if you're dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in doing your job well. If you understand that a clean healthcare environment is an important part of patient care and enjoy being part of a team that keeps the hospital running smoothly, this is an opportunity to make an impact every day.

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

• Cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces throughout assigned areas according to department policies and procedures.
• Performing patient discharge room cleaning to prepare rooms for incoming patients.
• Cleaning and disinfecting geri chairs, dayroom furniture, tray tables, and other common-area furnishings.
• Vacuuming carpets and dry- or wet-mopping floors in patient rooms, offices, and other assigned areas.
• Scrubbing and buffing floors using approved equipment.
• Maintaining clean and sanitary restrooms throughout the facility and replenishing paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and seat-cover dispensers.
• Responding to emergency spills when observed or upon request.
• Emptying waste baskets, removing trash, and transporting waste from utility rooms and collection points to designated areas.
• Compacting, incinerating, or properly placing trash into designated containers.
• Preparing and using cleaning solutions according to established procedures.
• Reading cleaning-agent labels and recognizing potential hazards to help maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintaining housekeeping equipment in clean, working condition and reporting or arranging for repairs when needed.
• Observing and reporting needed repairs involving equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures.
• Cleaning and properly storing supplies and equipment in designated housekeeping closets.
• Arranging furniture for meetings, workshops, and community events as needed.
• Following established cleaning schedules, prescribed methods, and Environmental Services standards.

The Housekeeping Worker Lead role might be for you if:

• You take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment.
• You are dependable and understand the importance of attendance and reliability.
• You pay close attention to detail and take ownership of the quality of your work.
• You can follow established procedures and safely handle cleaning products and equipment.
• You recognize potential hazards and know when to report concerns.
• You respond quickly and professionally to requests and unexpected cleaning needs.
• You work well independently while collaborating effectively with the Environmental Services team.
• You understand that your work directly contributes to patient safety, comfort, and experience.

Preferred qualifications include previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment and familiarity with hospital cleaning practices, equipment, and procedures. Experience working in a fast-paced environment where cleanliness and responsiveness are essential. This is a Full-Time role, primarily 8:00am-5:30pm, with rotating holidays and weekends.

Your attention to detail helps create an environment where patients can focus on healing and healthcare professionals can focus on providing exceptional care. If you're ready to bring your reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to service to a role where your work truly matters, we invite you to join RWJBarnabas Health and apply today.

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