What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cleaner Union position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of a Department of Environmental Services Supervisor or Manager, the Cleaner cleans and supplies patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with the Medical Center objectives.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must know how to use common house cleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must have knowledge of infection control procedures.
- Ability to work on team tasks as well as individual assignments.
- Strong interpersonal skill
- Must be able to lift and push up to 50 lbs.
- Must have ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods of time, walking, pushing, lifting, bending, and reaching up overhead.
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Scheduling Requirements
- Shift: Flex Shift
- Status: Part Time
- Hours (15hrs)
- Must work some weekends and holidays
Essential Functions:
- Cleans assigned areas by dusting and damp wiping all furnishings, walls, and equipment pertaining to assignment.
- Sweeping and mopping floors with designated cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease and maintain floor care.
- Uses the appropriate cloths, chemicals, and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, carpets, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion.
- Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, showers, mirrors, and other equipment.
- Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.
- Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags.
- Some mechanical aptitude required to operate machines and equipment.
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 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.
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