Cleaner Union

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of a Department of Environmental Services Supervisor or Manager, the Cleaner cleans and supplies 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:

• Must know how to use common house cleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must have knowledge of infection control procedures
• Ability to work on team tasks as well as individual assignments
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Must be able to lift and push up to 50 lbs
• Must have ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods of time, walking, pushing, lifting, bending, and reaching up overhead

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• Per Diem status: (flexibility to work day, evening, or night)
• Has to be able to work, weekends, holidays and schedule as needed

• Cleans assigned areas by dusting and damp wiping all furnishings, walls, and equipment pertaining to assignment. Sweeping and mopping floors with designated cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease and maintain floor care
• Uses the appropriate cloths, chemicals, and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, carpets, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion
• Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, showers, mirrors, and other equipment
• Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items
• Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags
• Some mechanical aptitude required to operate machines and equipment