Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) at Newton Medical Center to work 3:00PM-11:00PM, including rotating weekends.  Starting rate $18.50/hr.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Checks EVS cart, ensuring proper chemical supplies are stocked with all bottles properly labeled and dated. Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization. Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture etc. Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials. Position includes the cleaning of bodily fluids. Makes sure that paper supplies are stocked sufficiently in all bathrooms. Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift. Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner. Removes all trash and linens within the hospital: bring soiled linens to soiled linen room, disperse clean linens to patient areas to clean linen storage rooms and areas. Must demonstrate proficiency in personal, patient and team member safety regarding blood borne pathogens, needle stick prevention, fire safety, bed tracking and discharge communication, hospital codes, lock out-tag out procedures, hand washing, patient satisfaction, OSHA regulations, maintaining records and reports necessary for regulatory compliance. Must be able to be on feet for most of the shift. Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness and capability to learn new tasks regularly, get along with co-workers and represent the organization in a positive light on a daily basis. Basic computer and electronic technology usage for email and application navigation. Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area. Reports any repairs to maintenance. Keeps abreast of changes in environmental services by attending monthly department meetings. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. AM604Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

HS diploma or GED equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment. To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to apply elementary math functions and to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to work well under time constraints.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat and stands for long periods of time, bends, lifts, pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs.

Relevant Experience:

Previous housekeeping experience in a hospital/healthcare environment preferred. Previous floor-care experience preferred. 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.