Housekeeping Worker

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039. Department: Environmental Services. Status: Part‑Time, Hourly.

About the role

As a Housekeeping Worker, you'll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for every patient, visitor, and team member who enters our facility. Your work is essential to infection prevention, patient safety, and the exceptional healthcare experience our communities expect. Every room you prepare directly supports outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, and assigned hospital areas in a timely manner.
• Perform trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and other environmental services duties according to hospital policies.
• Understand and properly handle medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste.
• Clean surgical equipment, surgical invasive areas, isolation areas, and off-site campus areas as assigned.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and chemicals.
• Work independently while meeting department quality standards.
• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
• Support Joint Commission and Department of Health compliance standards.

Requirements

Hospital housekeeping and floor care experience are preferred. Candidates should be comfortable performing physically active work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

• Take pride in creating clean, organized, and safe spaces.
• Understand that behind-the-scenes work has a direct impact on patient outcomes.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Pay close attention to detail and consistently follow safety procedures.
• Enjoy being part of a team dedicated to serving others.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

Pay

Pay range: $19.86 per hour (hourly).

Schedule

Part‑time positions available across day, evening, and night shifts; weekend and holiday availability is required.