Support Aide

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a Support Aide to clean patient and non-patient areas within the Main Hospital. The role operates on an evening shift (1:30pm–10:30pm) and supports Environmental Services with routine cleaning and waste handling.

It requires adherence to safety procedures, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and effective communication in English. The position offers comprehensive benefits as part of RWJBarnabas Health’s Total Rewards and involves rotating

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dust, damp mop, spot clean and disinfect fixtures, furnishings in patient and non-patient areas.
• Vacuum and spot clean mats and carpets; empty and relign waste baskets; transport waste/linen to proper areas.
• Wash and disinfect beds at discharge and prepare for new occupant.
• Follow isolation cleaning procedures to prevent pathogen spread.
• Clean bathrooms, mirrors, windows, doors, walls; replenish supplies as needed.
• Notify supervisor when supplies are low and report repairs.

Skills

Housekeeping

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Job description

Req #: 0000250216

Category: Housekeeping / Environmental Services

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Environmental Services

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour

Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Support Aide

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000250216

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.

Job Overview

Cleans all patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, and other areas as directed.

Essential Functions

• Dust, damp mop, spot clean and disinfect fixtures, furnishings in both patient and non-patient areas.
• Vacuum and spot clean mats and carpets, as assigned
• Empty, clean and re-line waste baskets. Transport regular and contaminated waste/linen to the utility room or proper areas.
• Wash and disinfect the bed/crib at discharge and prepare the bed for the new occupant.
• Follow isolation cleaning procedures when cleaning isolation rooms to prevent the spread of pathogens.
• Clean and disinfect daily bathroom fixtures, mirrors, windows, doors, walls (as far as can be reached) and replenish bathroom supplies if necessary.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies in the Environmental Services storage room are low. Report work orders when repairs are needed in assigned areas
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition, is responsible for economical use of supplies
• Mechanical aptitude to operate machines and equipment may include hard floor surface maintenance, e.g. stripping, refinishing, burnishing and shampooing carpets.
• Delivers clean linen throughout the facility
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-service, required meetings and other educational programs

Scheduling Requirements

• Rotating Weekends and holidays required
• Shift working: Evening 1:30pm -10:30pm

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must know how to use common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Work with constant concern for the safety of all people (Patient, Visitor Etc.)
• Interacts in a positive manner with coworkers in all departments to accomplish the goals and objectives of the hospital for effective patient care.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• These include bending, stooping and stretching.

Benefits And Perks

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 AccountsWellness 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