Housekeeping Worker in Long Branch, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Overview:

The Housekeeping Worker cleans hospital patient’s rooms, baths, and laboratories. They clean offices, halls, and other areas as assigned. They are responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and understand minimal English due to patient contact and chemical contact is preferred
• Housekeeping experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Bathroom cleaning. Showers, sinks, spills, toilets, and floors
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas
• Demonstrates clear customer focus, internal and external through appropriate interpersonal skills
• Distributes laundered articles and linens
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, and replace with fresh liners
• Demonstrates initiative in providing enhanced service to both internal and external customers
• Establishes sanitary and/or sterile conditions by following the specific cleaning procedures outlines by the department
• Floor dusting or carpet cleaning
• Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition
• Replaces soiled drapes and cubicle curtains
• Understands and applies safe work practices
• Vacuum carpets and dust floors
• Wash beds and mattresses, remake beds after dismissal or patients