Environmental Aide I - FT (11:00pm-7:00am) MMC

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department at Morristown Medical Center. Required hours are 11:00PM - 7:00AM, including every other weekend. Starting rate $18.50/hr. At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ; Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ; Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ; Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ; Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ; Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ; Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ; Atlantic Medical Group; Atlantic Visiting Nurse; Atlantic Mobile Health; Atlantic Rehabilitation. We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of '100 Great Hospitals in America'. In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an 'A' hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ. Atlantic Health System’s Environmental Service Department ensures the cleanest and safest health care environment for all team members, patients and visitors. Environmental Services is responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of common areas, outpatient areas, procedural areas, and patient rooms, including bathrooms, furniture, carpet/hard surface floors, vents, electronics and patient equipment. The team uses sanitizing processes of the highest quality required by multiple regulatory agencies. Often referred to as ‘the first line of defense against infection,’ the Environmental Service Department collaborates with the Atlantic Health System Infection Prevention and Quality Departments to ensure that there is consistent alignment at all sites.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must be able to bend/push/pull/lift 50LBS.

Nice To Haves

Prior institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture etc.
Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.
Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
Removes all trash and linen within the hospital.
Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.
Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area.
Reports any repairs to maintenance.
Keeps abreast of changes in environmental services by attending monthly department meetings.
Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance