Evs Aide Environmental Services Evening Shift Weekend

EVS AIDE I ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 21288 at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

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 you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Environmental Services Aide I.

• Carry out duties to maintain optimum cleanliness and disinfection in patient care, ancillary, and public hospital areas including patient rooms, bathrooms, nursing stations, lounges, public restrooms, and examination rooms.
• Follow the 5‑Step Cleaning process and other departmental processes: dusting, mopping, damp mopping spillage, reconditioning floors, spot washing walls, cleaning patient rooms (beds, blinds, furniture), polishing wooden and metal furniture, disposing of rubbish properly, and cleaning restrooms (toilets, mirrors, countertops, sinks); restock supplies as needed.
• Operate all cleaning equipment and supplies used by the department for various cleaning or buffing jobs.
• Move heavy objects such as beds, desks, copy machines for cleaning purposes.
• Identify medical waste from regular waste and dispose of it appropriately following hospital regulations.
• Perform hand hygiene before and after patient transport.
• Wear the provided laboratory coat during patient transport.
• Escort patients to and from patient units via appropriate means (wheelchair, bed, stretcher); assist nursing staff with patient lifting when requested.
• Transport deceased patients or residents to the morgue.
• Maintain records of assignments, including description of person/item, time of pick‑up and delivery, and obtaining required signatures.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort (e.g., safety straps, IV pole attachment, proper covers).
• Keep equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs clean and in good repair.
• Participate in mandatory educational and in‑service programs.
• Demonstrate customer service by maintaining respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, helpfulness, pleasant attitude, and patience; respond timely, professionally, caring, and respectfully.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Understand and follow the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values statements.
• Possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification; perform lifesaving skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

• Housekeeping experience is a plus but not required; formal on‑the‑job training will be provided.
• Minimum of 1 year previous patient care experience preferred.
• Speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.
• Possess and maintain Heart Saver Certification; perform lifesaving skills.

High School Diploma or equivalency.

All areas of the Medical Center. Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs. or more), frequent prolonged standing/walking, pushing/pulling or moving 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 hour + $1.00 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND differential.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 support ongoing development.