Housekeeping Worker

Req #: 0000253580 Category: Housekeeping / Environmental Services Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center Department: Environmental Services Pay Range: $17.88 per hour Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Job Title: Housekeeping Worker Location: WILLIAMSON STREET Department Name: Environmental Services Req #: 0000253580 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $17.88 - $17.88 per hour Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview The Housekeeping Worker is responsible for cleaning patient rooms, nursing units, clinical/waiting areas, rest rooms, elevators and corridors. In addition, this individual will sweep, mop, buff, and vacuum; perform other janitorial functions as instructed. The Housekeeping Worker will take lead in performing all phases of Environmental Services in the assigned unit and perform the specific tasks in the absence of a supervisor. Qualifications Required: Ability to speak, write, read and understand the English language requiredMust be able to lift, carry, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbsAnnual Hospital Mandatory Education Requirements Preferred Experienced in environmental service work, burnishing floors and cleaning equipment preferred. Scheduling Per DiemDay Shift Essential Functions Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departmentsCleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operationsRefilling of dispensers in all required areas and collection of all receptaclesCompletes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens, and sharp container removalAssists with Hospital emergency clean upActively participates in and accomplishes Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goalsAdheres to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processesAdheres to the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodiesPerforms other duties as assigned or required Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer