Environmental Aide HMC

Job Description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) at Hackettstown Medical Center. Required hours are 4:00PM-12:00AM including rotating weekends. Starting rate $18.50/hr.

• Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms (including bathroom) and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture, public bathrooms, offices, etc.
• Checks EVS cart, ensuring proper chemical supplies are stocked and all bottles are properly labeled and dated.
• Makes sure that paper supplies are stocked sufficiently in all bathrooms.
• Removes trash, brings soiled linens to soiled linen room, disperses clean linens to patient areas, and cleans linen storage rooms and areas.
• Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.
• Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
• Demonstrates proficiency in personal, patient and team member safety regarding blood borne pathogens, needle stick prevention, fire safety, bed tracking and discharge communication, hospital codes, lock out‑tag out procedures, hand washing, patient satisfaction, OSHA regulations, maintaining records and reports necessary for regulatory compliance.
• Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area.
• Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.
• Performs cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Uses basic computer and electronic technology for email and application navigation.
• 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.
• Reports any repairs to maintenance.

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to apply elementary math functions.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to be on feet for all or most of the shift.
• Regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat, standing for long periods, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.

• Previous housekeeping experience in a hospital/healthcare environment preferred.
• Previous floor‑care experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): $18.50
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): $28.88
• Assignment Category:
  Full‑time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Primary Shift: Evenings
• Salary Admin Plan: SER

• 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

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.