Support Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA (Health/Dependent Care)

Wellness Programs

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Support Aide for the Environmental Services team at RWJ New Brunswick. The role involves cleaning patient and non-patient areas, handling waste and linen, and maintaining infection-control standards in a hospital environment.

The position requires flexibility for an evening shift, physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable teamwork with other departments to ensure patient care and facility readiness.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate standard housekeeping tools and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Commitment to safety of patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Dust and clean patient and non-patient areas.
• Vacuum carpets and manage waste/linen disposal.
• Disinfect bathrooms, fixtures and surfaces regularly.
• Prepare beds and linens for new occupants.
• Follow isolation cleaning protocols when needed.
• Notify supervisor about supply shortages and maintenance needs.
• Maintain equipment and use supplies economically.
• Assist with floor maintenance and carpet care.
• Deliver clean linens throughout the facility.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Instruction following

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Team interaction

Job description

Req #: 0000252643

Category: Housekeeping / Environmental Services

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Environmental Services

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour

Location: 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Support Aide

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000252643

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 beds for new occupants.
• Follow isolation cleaning procedures when cleaning isolation rooms to prevent the spread of pathogens,
• Clean and disinfect daily bathroom fixtures, mirrors, windows, doors, and 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 for operating 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
• Shift Evening 2:30pm 11:00pm

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, patients, visitors 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, including bending, stooping and stretching,

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Benefits:

• 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 ProgramsVoluntary 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