Environmental Aide- Contingent- Trinity Health Livonia

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Livonia is hiring a part-time, contingent Environmental Aide for its 304-bed acute care hospital in Livonia, Michigan. The role performs general cleaning and environmental services in patient towers, public areas, exam rooms, offices, and other hospital areas to help maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues. The Environmental Aide cleans, disinfects, and dusts surfaces; replenishes supplies; spot-cleans carpets and upholstery; cleans spills; changes linens and makes beds; operates vacuum equipment; mops floors, stairs, and landings; and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The aide also reports equipment repairs and unsafe conditions, helps keep corridors clear, supports staff training and quality improvement, and follows department policies, safety practices, confidentiality requirements, and Service Excellence Standards. The position requires walking and standing for approximately 90% of work time, frequent squatting, kneeling, and lifting, occasional bending and twisting, and the ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance. High school diploma or GED, customer service experience, and cleaning experience are preferred. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, retirement savings with an employer contribution, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

Able to read and write English.
Possesses basic math skills.
Able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
Able to walk and stand for approximately 90% of work time.
Able to frequently squat, kneel, and lift, and occasionally bend and twist.
Able to lift, turn, push, pull, and position equipment using safe body mechanics.
Follow safety policies and practices, confidentiality requirements, and department procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Clean, disinfect, and dust surfaces in patient towers, public areas, exam rooms, offices, and other assigned areas.
Replenish supplies and spot-clean carpet and upholstery.
Clean spills, change linens, and make beds.
Operate vacuum-cleaning equipment and dust mop and damp mop floors, stairs, and landings.
Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Report needed equipment repairs and unsafe situations.
Identify safety risks, provide feedback, and help address safety issues while following safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Help maintain a clean environment that supports the well-being and safety of patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Communicate professionally with internal and external customers and follow Service Excellence Standards.
Assist in training staff to perform Environmental Services duties.
Participate in department and unit activities to improve quality and patient care.
Follow department policies, procedures, plans, scripts, and mandatory Healthstream training requirements.
Keep corridors clear of clutter, equipment, and furniture.
Maintain cooperative relationships, approach conflict constructively, and help identify and resolve problems.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, physician, colleague, and visitor information.
Perform other duties as assigned.