Support Aide at RWJBarnabas Health – Somerville, New Jersey

Job Overview:

Cleans all patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, and other areas as directed.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must know how to use common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Work with constant concern for the safety of all people (Patient, Visitor Etc.)
• Interacts in a positive manner with coworkers in all departments to accomplish the goals and objectives of the hospital for effective patient care.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Including bending, stooping and stretching.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Rotating Weekends and Holidays required
• Shift working: 11:00pm -7:00am

Essential Functions:

• Dust, damp mop, spot clean and disinfect fixtures, furnishings in both patient and non-patient areas
• Vacuum and spot-clean mats and carpets, as assigned
• Empty, clean and re-line waste baskets. Transport regular and contaminated waste/linen to the utility room or proper areas.
• Wash and disinfect bed/crib at discharge and prepare beds for new occupants.
• Follow isolation cleaning procedures when cleaning isolation rooms to prevent the spread of pathogens.
• Clean and disinfect daily bathroom fixtures, mirrors, windows, doors, walls (as far as can be reached) and replenish bathroom supplies if necessary.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies in the Environmental Services storage room are low. Report work orders when repairs are needed in assigned areas
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition, is responsible for economical use of supplies
• Mechanical aptitude for operating machines and equipment may include hard floor surface maintenance, e.g. stripping, refinishing, burnishing and shampooing carpets.
• Delivers clean linen throughout the facility
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-service, required meetings and other educational programs