Environmental Aide-FT-Trinity Health Chelsea

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

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About The Position

The Environmental Aide maintains the Health System environment by performing environmental duties in accordance with regulatory agency standards, infection control requirements, and hospital and department policies. The role also requires completing and understanding mandatory computer-based trainings and demonstrating required competencies.

The position performs general cleaning in areas including patient towers, public areas, exam rooms, and offices. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, spot cleaning carpets and upholstery, cleaning spills, changing linen and making beds, operating vacuum cleaning equipment, and disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The Environmental Aide reports equipment repairs that are needed and unsafe situations.

The role calls for a positive demeanor that supports trust, respect, and teamwork, and conduct consistent with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of SJMH. The aide is responsible for performing duties safely and promptly reporting preventable hazards and unsafe practices to management.

Requirements

• Able to speak, read, and write English.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Able to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize assigned tasks and organize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Walk and stand for approximately 90% of work time.
• Frequently squat, kneel, and lift; occasionally bend and twist.
• Able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
• Able to lift, turn, push, pull, and position equipment.
• Able to utilize safe body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months of customer service or cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning in patient towers, public areas, exam rooms, offices, and other areas.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces.
• Spot clean carpet and upholstery.
• Clean up spills.
• Change linen and make beds.
• Operate vacuum cleaning equipment.
• Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Report needed equipment repairs and unsafe situations.
• Complete and understand mandatory computer-based trainings and demonstrate required competencies.
• Maintain a positive demeanor that contributes to trust, respect, and teamwork.
• Follow the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of SJMH.
• Perform duties safely and report preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, and disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED