Environmental Aide I - FT (11:00am-7:00pm) MMC
About The Position
Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. The role involves utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment and following department policies for cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing various facility areas. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, common areas, and other designated spaces, managing spills, restocking carts, removing trash and linen, and handling cleaning solutions and bio-hazard materials. The position also requires making periodic checks for environmental needs, reporting repairs, attending meetings to stay updated on changes, and handling moderately complex issues. Cleaning of bodily fluids is part of the role, along with other related duties as assigned. The Environmental Service Department is crucial in maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment, acting as the first line of defense against infection and collaborating with Infection Prevention and Quality Departments.
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 experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
