• Support Aide

    RWJBarnabas Health (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Support AideReq #:0000178087

     

    Category:Housekeeping

     

    Status:Per Diem

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

     

    Department:Environmental Services

    Location:

    RWJBH, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

     

    "This position is scheduled to start in April 2025. At this timeRWJBHmay be able to accommodate an earlier start date and will review opportunities to do so during the interview process."

    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 beds for new occupants,

     

    Follow isolation cleaning procedures when cleaning isolation rooms to prevent the spread of pathogens.

     

    Clean and disinfect bathroom fixtures, mirrors, windows, doors, and 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 for operating machines and equipment may include hard floor surface maintenance, e,g,

     

    strip, refinish, burnish and shampoo 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 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 people. 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,

     

    Including bending, stooping and stretching,

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer