Housekeeping Worker

Job Title: Housekeeping Worker

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000232504

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.98 - $19.98 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 and supplying patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with the Medical Center objectives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of general and department specific orientation

Preferred:

• High School Diploma
• Previous Hospital housekeeping

Scheduling Requirements:

• Status: Per Diem (Scheduled to work based on the needs of the department.)
• Shift: Day
• Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm
• Weekend and Holiday requirements included

Essential Functions:

• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills observed or upon request
• Cleans housekeeping closet and maintains par levels
• Collects and transport all waste, including RMW, according to policy
• Compacts trash or places in containers
• Damp buffs and shampoo carpets with approved equipment
• Dry and wet mops floors of rooms and offices
• Dust mops and wet mops corridor, stairwells and other common areas
• Empties waste receptacles and removes trash
• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and has repairs made when needed
• Observes and reports the need to repair equipment, furniture, building and fixtures
• Performs patient discharge cleaning using 7-step cleaning procedure
• Refills paper towels, toilet paper, soap and toilet seat dispensers
• Patient Ready Room: All patient rooms must be Patient ready at all times. Tent card must be in every patient room. Toilet seat band must be on everytoilet. Privacy curtains must be in every patient room

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.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer!