Environmental Aide I - PT (3:30pm-11:30pm) OMC

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is seeking a part-time Environmental Aide I for its Environmental Services Department. The role cleans and disinfects nursing units, patient rooms, and other designated facility areas to help maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment. Duties include handling bodily fluids and biohazard materials. The required schedule is 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including every other weekend. The starting rate is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required, or must obtain it within one year of employment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to bend, push, pull, and lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
One to two years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality, or a relevant area preferred.
One year of terminal cleaning and patient discharge-room cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean nursing units, patient rooms, and other designated facility areas, including floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, and furniture, using appropriate cleaning equipment.
Follow department policies and procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Clean up major spills when necessary and respond to pages in a timely manner.
Clean and restock housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
Remove trash and linen throughout the hospital.
Follow directions for preparing cleaning solutions and handling biohazard materials.
Periodically check the assigned area for environmental needs.
Report repairs to maintenance.
Attend monthly department meetings to stay informed about changes in Environmental Services.
Handle moderately complex issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Clean bodily fluids.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or more.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.