Housekeeping Worker

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Housekeeping Worker is responsible for cleaning patient rooms, nursing units, clinical/waiting areas, rest rooms, elevators and corridors. In addition, this individual will sweep, mop, buff, and vacuum; perform other janitorial functions as instructed. The Housekeeping Worker will take lead in performing all phases of Environmental Services in the assigned unit and perform the specific tasks in the absence of a supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Ability to speak, write, read and understand the English language required
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs
• Annual Hospital Mandatory Education Requirements

Preferred:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Experienced in Environmental service work, burnishing floors and cleaning equipment preferred

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departments
• Cleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations
• Refilling of dispensers in all required areas and collection of all receptacles
• Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens, and sharp container removal
• Assists with Hospital emergency clean up
• Actively participates in and accomplishes Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goals
• Adheres to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies
• Performs other duties as assigned or required