Environmental Aide - Per Diem; varied shift NMC

Environmental Aide I – Per Diem (varied shift) NMC @ Atlantic Health

Base pay: $20.90/hr (fixed rate).

Atlantic Health is seeking Per Diem Environmental Aides (Housekeeping) at Newton Medical Center. Required hours vary including rotating weekends. The position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System #teen hiring initiative.

• Checks EVS cart, ensuring proper chemical supplies are stocked with all bottles properly labeled and dated.
• Cleans and sanitizes floor, walls, patient rooms (including bathrooms), public bathrooms and offices.
• Performs cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Ensures paper supplies are stocked sufficiently in all bathrooms.
• Removes trash, brings soiled linens to soiled linen room, disperses clean linens to patient areas, cleans linen storage rooms and areas.
• 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. Must be on feet for most of the shift.
• Maintains a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn new tasks, cooperation with co-workers and representing the organization positively.
• Uses basic computer and electronic technology for email and application navigation.

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend/push/pull/lift 50 lbs.
• Must be 16 or older (prior to hire, must complete NJA
  300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers).
• Valid working papers required for 16 or 17 years old.
• Ability to apply elementary math functions and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.

• 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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage.
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (employer match).
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On-Site Childcare.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care

EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, 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.