Support Aide

Job Title: Support Aide

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Environmental Services

Req #: 0000227371

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.00 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:

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

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, and 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

Scheduling Requirements:

Rotating Weekends and Holidays required

Shift working: Days 6:30am 3:00pm

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, patients, visitors 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,

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health,

• Paid Time Off PTO
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits e,g
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
• Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
• RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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,