Category: Housekeeping
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Environmental Services
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Day Shift: Support Aide: Duties/Responsibilities:
Job Overview:
Cleans all patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, and other areas as directed,
Essential Functions:
Dust, damp mop, spot clean and disinfect fixtures, furnishings in both patient and non-patient areas
Vacuum and spot clean mats and carpets, as assigned
Empty, clean and re-line waste baskets,
Transport regular and contaminated waste/linen to the utility room or proper areas,
Wash and disinfect bed/crib at discharge and prepare bed for new occupant,
Follow isolation cleaning procedures when cleaning isolation rooms to prevent the spread of pathogens
Clean and disinfect daily bathroom fixtures, mirrors, windows, doors, walls as far as can be reached and replenish bathroom supplies if necessary
Notifies supervisor when supplies in the Environmental Services storage room are low,
Report work orders when repairs are needed in assigned areas
Maintains tools and equipment in good condition, is responsible for economical use of supplies
Mechanical aptitude to operate machines and equipment may include hard floor surface maintenance, e,g,
strip, refinish, burnishing and shampooing carpets
Delivers clean linen throughout the facility
Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-services, required meetings and other educational programs
Scheduling Requirements:
Rotating Weekends and Holidays required
Shift working: Day 6:30am - 3:00pm
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must know how to use common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced,
Ability to follow oral or written instructions,
Work with constant concern for the safety of all persons Patient, Visitor Etc,
Interacts in a positive manner with coworkers in all departments to accomplish the goals and objectives of the hospital for effective patient care,
Must be able to read, write and speak English,
Perform other duties as may be assigned,
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs,
Include bending, stooping and stretching,
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer