Support Aide Req #: 0000200725
Category: Housekeeping
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Environmental Services
Salary: $16.00 per hour
Location: Morris Cancer Center, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Support Aide

Location: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Environmental Services

Req#: 0000200725

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center!

The Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick, NJ opened in May 2025. This is a $750 million, 12-story, 510,000-square-foot facility and is the state s first and only freestanding cancer hospital. Patients at the center will be able to receive a range of inpatient and outpatient cancer care, including advanced imaging services as well as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgical treatments. Wellness, prevention, and education resources will also be available for the community, patients, caregivers, and families.

Job Overview:

Cleans all patient and non-patient areas of the hospital, and other areas as directed.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must know how to use common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced.Ability to follow oral or written instructions.Work with constant concern for the safety of all people (Patient, Visitor Etc.)Interacts in a positive manner with coworkers in all departments to accomplish the goals and objectives of the hospital for effective patient care.Must be able to read, write and speak English.Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Including bending, stooping and stretching.

Scheduling Requirements:

Mandatory 3-week training component (M-F 6:30am-3pm) must be able to commitRotating Weekends and Holidays requiredShift working: evening 2:30pm-10:00pm

Essential Functions:

Dust, damp mop, spot clean and disinfect fixtures, furnishings in both patient and non-patient areasVacuum and spot-clean mats and carpets, as assignedEmpty, clean and re-line waste baskets. Transport regular and contaminated waste/linen to the utility room or proper areas.Wash and disinfect bed/crib at discharge and prepare beds for new occupants.Follow isolation cleaning procedures when cleaning isolation rooms to prevent the spread of pathogens.Clean and disinfect daily bathroom fixtures, mirrors, windows, doors, walls (as far as can be reached) and replenish bathroom supplies if necessary.Notifies supervisor when supplies in the Environmental Services storage room are low. Report work orders when repairs are needed in assigned areasMaintains tools and equipment in good condition, is responsible for economical use of suppliesMechanical aptitude for operating machines and equipment may include hard floor surface maintenance, e.g. stripping, refinishing, burnishing and shampooing carpets.Delivers clean linen throughout the facilityEnhances professional growth and development by attending in-service, required.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer