Job Overview :

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.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred :

Prior housekeeping experience in a health care environment

Scheduling Requirements :

• 12 : 00pm-8 : 30pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Full Time

Essential Functions :

• 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

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Last updated : 2024-05-23