Support Aide

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health’s RWJUH Rahway Hospital in the Environmental Services department is seeking a Support Aide. The role involves cleaning patient rooms and hospital areas, disposing of waste, and maintaining supplies to support infection prevention and patient safety.

The evening shift from 3pm to 11:30pm requires physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds, and weekend availability. The position offers an hourly wage of $18.26, with compensation reflecting education and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 adequate stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Work independently while meeting department quality standards.

Job description

Job Title: Support Aide

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000263404

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $18.26 - $18.26 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.

As a Support Aide, 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 Support Aide, 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 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.

The evening shift for this position is from 3pm to 11:30pm and requires weekend availability.