Environmental Aide I - Per Diem (varied shift) NMC

Atlantic Health System • Newton, NJ

17d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health System is seeking Per Diem Environmental Aides (Housekeeping) at Newton Medical Center. Required hours vary including rotating weekends. Starting rate $18.50/hr. This position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System #teenhiring initiative. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Checks EVS cart, ensuring proper chemical supplies are stocked with all bottles properly labeled and dated. Cleans and sanitizes floor, walls, patient rooms (including bathrooms), public bathrooms and offices. Position includes the cleaning of bodily fluids. Makes sure that paper supplies are stocked sufficiently in all bathrooms. Removes trash, bring soiled linens to soiled linen room, disperse clean linens to patient areas to clean linen storage rooms and areas. Must demonstrate proficiency in personal, patient and team member safety regarding blood borne pathogens, needle stick prevention, fire safety, bed tracking and discharge communication, hospital codes, lock out-tag out procedures, hand washing, patient satisfaction, OSHA regulations, maintaining records and reports necessary for regulatory compliance. Must be able to be on feet for most of the shift. Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness and capability to learn new tasks regularly, get along with co-workers and represent the organization in a positive light on a daily basis. Basic computer and electronic technology usage for email and application navigation.

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.
• Must be 16 or older (prior to hire, must complete NJA300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers).
• If 16 or 17 years-old valid working papers required.
• Ability to apply elementary math functions and to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping experience in a hospital/healthcare environment preferred.
• Previous floor-care experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Checks EVS cart, ensuring proper chemical supplies are stocked with all bottles properly labeled and dated.
• Cleans and sanitizes floor, walls, patient rooms (including bathrooms), public bathrooms and offices.
• Position includes the cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Makes sure that paper supplies are stocked sufficiently in all bathrooms.
• Removes trash, bring soiled linens to soiled linen room, disperse clean linens to patient areas to clean linen storage rooms and areas.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in personal, patient and team member safety regarding blood borne pathogens, needle stick prevention, fire safety, bed tracking and discharge communication, hospital codes, lock out-tag out procedures, hand washing, patient satisfaction, OSHA regulations, maintaining records and reports necessary for regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to be on feet for most of the shift.
• Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness and capability to learn new tasks regularly, get along with co-workers and represent the organization in a positive light on a daily basis.
• Basic computer and electronic technology usage for email and application navigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees