Environmental Services Associate, Environmental Services, Part Time, Day

About the Role

Clean patient care areas (e.g., operating rooms, endoscopy suites), patient rooms, offices, bathrooms, and other assigned areas using appropriate cleaning supplies. Operate floor care equipment such as buffers, floor scrubbers, water vacuums, and hand tools. Prepare soiled linen for pick-up by commercial laundry service and perform waste management activities (refuse, garbage, rubbish, contaminated trash, glass, and pathological waste).

Recognize patients and families as important members of the healthcare team by communicating effectively with patients, family, and staff.

Schedule flexibility is required to attend training on other shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas, including patient care spaces, offices, and bathrooms.
• Operate and maintain floor care equipment.
• Prepare soiled linen for commercial laundry pick-up.
• Manage waste disposal, including refuse, contaminated trash, and pathological waste.
• Perform heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of trash, linen bags, furniture, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience necessary.

Skills

• Physical Demands: Lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50-150 pounds occasionally, with frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, push/pull equipment, and use hands to handle tools or controls. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend. Occasional sitting required.
• Vision: Ability to perceive objects and details visually.
• Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening. Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Taste/Smell: Ability to recognize and distinguish odors and flavors.
• Motor Coordination: Ability to perform tasks requiring coordination, including climbing, balancing, and handling tools.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision discount program (full-time/part-time employees).
• Group term life insurance and AD&D (full-time employees).
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (e.g., short-term/long-term disability, whole life insurance, legal support).
• 6 paid holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, and extended illness leave.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Valley Health LifeStyles fitness center membership discount.
• Daycare discounts for various facilities.

Pay

Pay range: $18.82 - $23.53 per hour.

Schedule

Day shift at The Valley Hospital-Paramus.