What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Worker position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Housekeeping Worker cleans and supplies Operating Rooms, sub-sterile areas, ancillary areas, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with hospital objectives.
Qualifications:
Preferred:
- Hospital housekeeping experience preferred
- Floor care experience preferred
Scheduling Requirements:
- Rotating weekends and holidays
- Per diem
Essential Functions:
- Clean and disinfect patient s rooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the facility in a timely fashion
- Cleaning duties will include trash removal and disposal, sweeping, mopping, and other duties assigned according to hospital policies and procedures
- Must understand standard precautions and removal of medical waste, hazardous waste, and pharmaceutical waste
- Ability to clean surgical equipment, surgical invasive areas, isolation areas and of off-site campus areas depending on shift
- Must be able to work independently
- Maintain adequate stock of supplies and chemicals
- Lift, pull, push up to 50 lbs.
- Prefer an understanding of following Joint Commission and DOH inspections
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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