Environmental Aide I - PT (11:00pm-7:00am) MMC

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

2d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Aide I
(Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department at Morristown Medical
Center. Required hours are 11:00PM - 7:00AM, including every other weekend.
Starting rate $18.50/hr.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

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 the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting
and deodorization.
Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely
manner.
Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
Removes all trash and linen within the hospital.
Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling
of bio-hazard materials.
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.
Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters
one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the
right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also
echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than
20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the
leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites
of care include:

Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated
through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of
the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

Atlantic Health System’s Environmental Service Department ensures the cleanest
and safest health care environment for all team members, patients and visitors.
Environmental Services is responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of
common areas, outpatient areas, procedural areas, and patient rooms, including
bathrooms, furniture, carpet/hard surface floors, vents, electronics and patient
equipment. The team uses sanitizing processes of the highest quality required by
multiple regulatory agencies. Often referred to as ‘the first line of defense
against infection,’ the Environmental Service Department collaborates with the
Atlantic Health System Infection Prevention and Quality Departments to ensure
that there is consistent alignment at all sites.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend/push/pull/lift 50LBS.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
• Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.
• Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
• Removes all trash and linen within the hospital.
• Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.
• 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.
• Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees