Job Summary:

To provide housekeeping/cleaning service that will support the highest possible level of cleanliness; provide exceptional service to internal and external customers; maintain an orderly and attractive environment throughout the facility in accordance to RWJ standards

Qualifications:

Required:

• Speak and understand English
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods
• Requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to chemicals on a constant basis requiring special clothing or safety equipment.

Preferred:

• One to two years as housekeeping or service worker

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge & efficient use of cleaning techniques, solutions, equipment and tools
• Performs related services, such as bed moves, changing mattresses, changing curtains, stocking supplies, event setups etc.
• Maintains high standards; work steadily at efficient pace; achieves high QA score
• Interacts hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors and work colleagues
• Maintains equipment, tools and storage areas, orderly and in good operating condition
• Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special-needs, spills, etc.
• Accepts suggestions and directions from supervisors and hospital staff
• Honors department's attendance, break, behavior, dress and safety codes
• Exercise good judgment while working around patients and visitors
• Remains Professional at all times
• Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs
• Assist other associates as necessary. Respond to direction as provided

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 2:30pm 11:00pm required to work every weekend & every other holiday (Saturday & Sunday)
• Days to work vary
• Per Diem