Environmental Aide I - FT (7:00am-3:00pm) MMC

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

16h•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a full-time Environmental Aide I for its Environmental Services Department. The role helps maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment by cleaning and disinfecting nursing units, patient rooms, and other designated facility areas, and by following departmental procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and deodorization. The position includes cleaning bodily fluids and handling biohazard materials. The required schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including every other weekend. The starting rate is $18.50 per hour. Atlantic Health System’s Environmental Services Department is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting common, outpatient, procedural, and patient-care areas, including bathrooms, furniture, floors, vents, electronics, and patient equipment. The department uses sanitizing processes that meet regulatory requirements and collaborates with Infection Prevention and Quality teams to support consistent standards across its sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/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.

Responsibilities

Clean nursing units, patients’ rooms, and other designated facility areas, including floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, and furniture, using appropriate cleaning equipment.
Follow departmental policies and procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Clean up major spills as needed and respond to pages in a timely manner.
Clean and restock housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
Remove trash and linen from throughout the hospital.
Follow instructions for preparing cleaning solutions and handling biohazard materials.
Make periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area.
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, 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 a healthy pregnancy program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.