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Support AideReq #:0000187377

Category:Housekeeping

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

Department:Laundry

Location:

Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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 the bed/crib at discharge and prepare the bed for the 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

Maintaining tools and equipment in good condition and is responsible for economical use of supplies.

Mechanical aptitude to operate machines and equipment may include hard floor surface maintenance, e.g. stripping, refinishing, burnishing and shampooing carpets

Delivers clean linen throughout the facility

Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-service, required meetings and other educational programs

Scheduling Requirements:

Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Shift working: Evening 2:30pm -11:00pm

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 people, visitors etc.

Interact 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,

Including bending, stooping and stretching

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience to every member of the team,

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time,

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health,

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey,

From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state,

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey, whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education,

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer