Cleaner Union

RWJBarnabas Health • Belleville, NJ

35d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Department of Environmental Services Supervisor or Manager, the Cleaner cleans and supplies patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with the Medical Center's objectives.

Requirements

• Must know how to use common house cleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Ability to work on team tasks as well as individual assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Must be able to lift and push up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods of time, walking, pushing, lifting, bending, and reaching up overhead.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas by dusting and damp wiping all furnishings, walls, and equipment pertaining to assignment.
• Sweeping and mopping floors with designated cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease and maintain floor care.
• Use the appropriate cloths, chemicals, and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, carpets, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, showers, mirrors, and other equipment.
• Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags.
• Some mechanical aptitude is required to operate machines and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees