Evs Aide I Environmental Services Full-Time Evening Shift Every Other Weekend 21328

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Environmental Services Aide I.

Job Duties

Requirements

Carries out all duties required to maintain optimum levels of cleanliness and disinfection in the patient care ancillary and public areas of the hospital. These areas include but are not limited to resident/patient rooms and bathrooms nursing stations ancillary rooms lounges and waiting areas public restrooms and examination rooms.

Completes responsibilities as assigned or directed accurately and in a timely manner Follow the 5-Step Cleaning process and other Departmental processes to perform the following duties 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 desk 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.

Hand hygiene must be performed before and after transport of a patient.

Laboratory coat provided must be worn during transport of a patient.

Escorts patients within the Medical Center to and from patient units via appropriate means of transportation (e.g. wheelchair bed and stretcher). Assists Nursing with lifting patient when requested.

Transports deceased patients or residents to morgue.

Maintains records of assignments including description of person/item time of pick-up and delivery obtaining appropriate signatures as required.

Ensures safety and comfort of patient (e.g. makes sure safety straps are properly fastened on wheelchairs and beds; assures that IV pole is firmly attached and that there IV bag is full; checks that patient has proper covers).

Keeps equipment (e.g. stretchers wheelchairs) clean and in good repair.

Participates in mandatory educational and in-service programs.

Customer Service: respect flexibility knowledge confidence professionalism helpfulness pleasant attitude and patience. All responses should be timely professional caring and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission Vision and Values Statements.

Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification. Perform lifesaving skills.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications

Housekeeping experience a plus but not required. Formal on the job training provided. Minimum of 1 year previous patient care experience preferred.

Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Must possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification. Perform lifesaving skills.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

All areas of Medical Center.

Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs. or more.)

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.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$17.51 PER HR/DIFFERENTIALS $1.00 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

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.