Environmental Aide I - FT (7:00am-3:00pm) MMC at Atlantic Health

Morristown, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

27.58

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Housekeeping, Cleaning, Disinfecting, Deodorization, Waste removal, Linen handling, Bio-hazard material handling, Customer service, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department at Morristown Medical Center. Required hours are 7:00AM - 3:00PM, including every other weekend. Starting rate $18.50/hr. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: * Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture etc. * Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization. * Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner. * Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift. * Removes all trash and linen within the hospital. * Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials. * Makes periodic checks for environmental needs in the assigned area. * Reports any repairs to maintenance. * 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. * Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: * 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 50LBS. Relevant Experience: * Prior institutional housekeeping experience preferred. * 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred. At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: * Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ * Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ * Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ * Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ * Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ * Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ * Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ * Atlantic Medical Group * Atlantic Visiting Nurse * Atlantic Mobile Health * Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: * Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For." * Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026. * Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. * Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. * Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. * Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026. * Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. * Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. * Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ. Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits * 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 ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. EEO STATEMENT 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. Atlantic Health System’s Environmental Service Department ensures the cleanest and safest health care environment for all team members, patients and visitors. Environmental Services is responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of common areas, outpatient areas, procedural areas, and patient rooms, including bathrooms, furniture, carpet/hard surface floors, vents, electronics and patient equipment. The team uses sanitizing processes of the highest quality required by multiple regulatory agencies. Often referred to as ‘the first line of defense against infection,’ the Environmental Service Department collaborates with the Atlantic Health System Infection Prevention and Quality Departments to ensure that there is consistent alignment at all sites.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Aide is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting nursing units, patient rooms, and common areas to maintain a safe environment. They also handle waste removal, manage bio-hazard materials, and restock housekeeping supplies.