Environmental Aide Lead at RWJBarnabas Health – Mountainside, New Jersey

Job Title: Environmental Aide Lead

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000209596

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.39 - $20.98 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Assigns work, coordinates activities of and works with cleaning staff. Aids in on the job training of environmental service employees.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Approximately one year experience as an environmental services aide in a hospital

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time. Days

Essential Functions:

• Leadership skills to motivate staff in the absence of the manager/supervisor
• Ability to use computer applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to effectively communicate
• Verbal ability necessary to discuss assignments with environmental services aides, supervisor and manager
• To train workers and to demonstrate cleaning techniques and equipment
• Ability to understand and implement environmental services procedures
• 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 to the utility room
• Wash and disinfect bed/crib at discharge and prepare bed for new occupant.
• 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
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition, is responsible for economical use of supplies
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending inservices, required meetings and other educational programs

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer