Night Environmental Aide I: Patient Room Cleaning

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Hours are 12:00AM - 8:00AM, including every other weekend. Starting rate $21.21/hr.

Responsibilities include general cleaning in patient rooms, trash removal, high/low dusting, mop floors, and linen changes. The role involves cleaning of bodily fluids and requires a strong work history and ability to meet fit testing requirements.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent required (or within 1 year of employment).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Solid work history is required.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and sanitation in patient areas, including trash removal and linen replacement.
• Involves cleaning of bodily fluids.

Skills

English proficiency

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. Required hours are: 12:00AM - 8:00AM,including every other weekend. Starting rate $21.21/hr.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• General cleaning, empty trash, high/low dusting, mop floors, sanitize all furniture inpatient rooms, clean commode, clean bathrooms and discard debris, remove soiled linen and replace with fresh linen in patient rooms.
• Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Solid work history a must.
• Need to meet the fit testing requirement.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

Relevant Experience:

• Prior experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting or a related field preferred.
• Prior Floor-care experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.