Job Description

Overview

Environmental Aide I - Per Diem (varied shift) NMC role at Atlantic Health. This position is based at Newton Medical Center and requires varied hours, including rotating weekends.

Base pay range

$18.50/hr - $27.58/hr

Job Description

Atlantic Health System is seeking Per Diem Environmental Aides (Housekeeping) at Newton Medical Center. Starting rate $18.50/hr. This position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System teen hiring initiative.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Checks EVS cart, ensuring proper chemical supplies are stocked with all bottles properly labeled and dated.
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, walls, patient rooms (including bathrooms), public bathrooms and offices.
• Includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Makes sure that paper supplies are stocked sufficiently in all bathrooms.
• Removes trash, brings soiled linens to the soiled linen room, and distributes clean linens to patient areas; maintains clean linen storage rooms and areas.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in safety regarding bloodborne pathogens, needle stick prevention, fire safety, bed tracking and discharge communication, hospital codes, lockout-tagout procedures, hand washing, patient satisfaction, OSHA regulations, and regulatory reporting. Must be on feet for most of the shift.
• Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness and capability to learn new tasks regularly, get along with co-workers and represent the organization in a positive light on a daily basis.
• Basic computer and electronic technology usage for email and application navigation.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend/push/pull/lift 50lbs.
• Must be 16 or older (prior to hire, must complete NJA300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers). If 16 or 17 years-old, valid working papers required.
• Ability to apply elementary math functions and to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.

Relevant Experience

• Previous housekeeping experience in a hospital/healthcare environment preferred.
• Previous floor-care experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality or relevant area preferred.

Pay and Compliance

Pay Transparency Notice: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings include the hourly wage or salary (or a range) and a summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT: Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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