What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVS AIDE 1 FULL TIME DAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY AND EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 7:00 AM TO 3:30 PM (23320) position at New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services?
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Job Duties
Performs a variety of general and specific cleaning tasks for the maintenance of patient rooms, offices and other assigned areas of the hospital. Some tasks are more specialized depending on the location.
Carries out all duties required to maintain optimum levels of cleanliness in the patient areas and other areas of the hospital depending on place of assignment.
These areas include but are not limited to nurses' stations medication rooms, lounges, public and patient toilets and examination utility patient and waiting rooms.
Completes responsibilities as assigned or directed accurately and in a timely manner. Duties include but are not limited to dust mopping all floors, damp mopping spillage etc., reconditioning of floors, spot washing of walls, complete cleaning of patient rooms (beds venetian blinds furniture etc.), dusting of furniture, washing and polishing all wooden and metal furniture, disposing of rubbish properly and cleaning all areas of the restrooms (toilets mirrors counter tops sinks etc.) and restocking supplies as necessary.
Operates all cleaning equipment and supplies used by department for various cleaning or buffing jobs.
Moves heavy objects such as beds, desks, copy machines, etc. for cleaning purposes.
Identifies medical waste from regular waste and disposes of the regular and medical waste in an appropriate manner following hospital regulations.
Participates in mandatory educational and in-service programs.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
Performs related duties as assigned or requested.
Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred but not required.
Experience
Housekeeping experience a plus but not required. Formal on the job training provided. Minimum of 1 year previous patient care experience preferred.
Skills
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
All areas of Medical Center.
Physical effort required (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
Pushes/pulls or moves/heavy equipment/supplies.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching.
Manual dexterity and mobility.
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development
