Environmental Aide, FT

About the Role

This is an afternoon position for a Full-time Environmental Aide at Trinity Health Livonia. Trinity Health Livonia is a 304-bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive care.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks in areas such as patient towers, public areas, exam rooms, and offices.
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and dusting all surfaces.
• Replenishing all supplies.
• Spot cleaning carpet and upholstery.
• Cleaning up spills.
• Changing linen and making beds.
• Operating vacuum cleaning equipment.
• Dust mopping and damp mopping floors, stairs, and landings.
• Disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Reporting needed equipment repair and all unsafe situations.
• Walking and standing for approximately 90% of work time.
• Frequently squatting, kneeling, and lifting; occasionally bending and twisting.
• Lifting 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Lifting, turning, pushing, pulling, and positioning equipment.
• Utilizing safe body mechanics.
• Identifying safety risks, providing feedback, and helping to address safety issues.
• Actively following safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining a clean environment conducive to well-being and safety.
• Demonstrating a positive demeanor contributing to a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork.
• Following Service Excellence Standards.
• Effectively communicating with internal and external customers.
• Assisting in training staff to perform Environmental Services duties.
• Participating in department and unit activities to improve quality and patient care.
• Demonstrating professionalism in dress and hygiene.
• Following and adhering to the "fragrance free" policy.
• Maintaining knowledge of policy and procedures.
• Following department's plans and scripts.
• Completing mandatory Healthstream virtual trainings in a timely manner.
• Assisting in keeping corridors clear of clutter, equipment, and furniture for safety and aesthetic purposes.
• Maintaining good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaching conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helping to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, colleagues, and visitors.
• Discussing patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Able to read and write English.
• Possesses basic math skills.
• DailyPay – Option to get paid every day.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Three months customer service or cleaning experience preferred.