Housekeeping Worker

RWJBarnabas Health•Toms River, NJ

30d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Worker, under the direction of the Environmental Services Manager cleans and supplies patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with hospital objectives.

Nice To Haves

Prior housekeeping experience in a health care environment

Responsibilities

Ability to read a variety of cleaning agent labels and recognize potential hazards. Prepares and uses solutions according to procedure
Adheres to Attendance and Reliability Standards. Gives proper notification for absence or tardiness as per policy
Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs
Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request
Cleans all environmental surfaces in assigned areas according to department policy and procedure
Cleans and disinfects geri chairs, dayroom furniture, tray tables and other common area furniture as needed
Empties waste baskets, removes trash, vacuums carpets and dry and/or wet mops floors of rooms and offices
Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and has repairs made when needed
Maintains cleanliness of restrooms throughout the facility. Refills paper towels, toilet paper, soap and neat seat dispensers as needed
Observes and reports the need to repair equipment, furniture, building and fixtures. Cleans and stores supplies and equipment in the housekeeping closet
Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods
Performs patient discharge room cleaning
Scrubs and buffs floors with approved equipment
Transports trash from the utility rooms and other collection points to designated areas. Compacts, incinerates trash or places in containers