Support Aide

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Housekeeping Worker for the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. The role supports infection prevention and patient safety by cleaning rooms and hospital areas, handling waste, and maintaining supplies. This full-time position runs 2:30 p.m.

to 11:30 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays, located at the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. Candidates should be comfortable with lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physically active work, adhering to safety procedures

Qualifications

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms and hospital areas.
• Handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste according to policy.
• Maintain stock of supplies and chemicals and work with housekeeping equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Understand and properly handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste.
• Clean surgical equipment, areas, and off-site campus areas as assigned.
• Maintain an 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.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Job Title: Support Aide

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000262173

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.00 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 an 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 position is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and includes rotating weekends and holidays. Experience working within the Joint Commission and Department of Health standards is a plus.