EVS AIDE I ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 21288

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

17h • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

New Bridge Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to offering high-quality, compassionate care to its diverse community. The center provides a supportive and inclusive work environment and is seeking an Environmental Services Aide I who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a collaborative setting.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Housekeeping experience a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year previous patient care experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out all duties required to maintain optimum levels of cleanliness and disinfection in the patient care, ancillary, and public areas of the hospital.
• Completes responsibilities as assigned or directed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow the 5-Step Cleaning process and other Departmental processes to perform the following duties, not limited,: to dust mopping all floors, damp mopping spillage, etc., reconditioning of floors, spot washing of walls, complete cleaning of patient rooms (beds, venetian blinds, furniture, etc.), dusting of furniture, washing and polishing all wooden and metal furniture, disposing of rubbish properly, and cleaning all areas of the restrooms (toilets, mirrors, counter tops, sinks, etc.) and restocking supplies as necessary.
• Operates all cleaning equipment and supplies used by department for various cleaning or buffing jobs.
• Moves heavy objects such as beds, desk, copy machines, etc for cleaning purposes.
• Identifies medical waste from regular waste and disposes of the regular and medical waste in an appropriate manner following hospital regulations.
• Hand hygiene must be performed before and after transport of a patient.
• Laboratory coat, provided, must be worn during transport of a patient.
• Escorts patients within the Medical Center to and from patient units via appropriate means of transportation (e.g., wheelchair, bed and stretcher).
• Assists Nursing with lifting patient when requested.
• Transports deceased patients or residents to morgue.
• Maintains records of assignments, including description of person/item, time of pick-up and delivery, obtaining appropriate signatures as required.
• Ensures safety and comfort of patient (e.g., makes sure safety straps are properly fastened on wheelchairs and beds; assures that IV pole is firmly attached and that its IV bag is full; checks that patient has proper covers).
• Keeps equipment (e.g., stretchers, wheelchairs) clean and in good repair.
• Participates in mandatory educational and in-service programs.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, helpfulness, pleasant attitude and patience. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Performs lifesaving skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees