**Employment Type:**

Full time

**Shift:**

Rotating Shift

**Description:**

The **Environmental Aide** at Trinity Health Livingston in Howell, MI performs critical and valued tasks including maintain the environment for the Health System by performing environmental duties in accordance with Regulatory Agency Standards, Infection Control, and Hospital and Department Policies.

**Requirements:**

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.

Able to read and write English. Possesses basic math skills.

Experience: Three months customer service or cleaning experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure: No licensure or certifications required

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain areas such as patient towers, public areas, exam rooms, offices, etc., the Environmental Aide's essential duties include:

Cleaning all surfaces

Disinfecting all surfaces

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

Identifies safety risks, provides feedback and helps address safety issues. Actively follows safety policies, procedures and practices.

Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is clean and conducive to patients, visitors, and co-workers' well-being and safety.

Demonstrates a positive demeanor that contributes to a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork. Follows our Service Excellence Standards.

Effectively communicates with internal and external customers (i.e. active listening, professionalism, appropriate tone of voice and language).

Assists in the training of staff to perform Environmental Services duties.

Participates in department and unit activities to improve quality and patient care.

Assists in keeping corridors clear of clutter, equipment, furniture, etc. for safety and aesthetic purposes.

**Required Skills and Abilities**

Demonstrated ability to:

Follow written and verbal instructions.

Effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

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 lbs. without assistance.

Lift, turn, push, pull, and position equipment.

Ability to utilize safe body mechanics.

**Employees of Trinity Health enjoy...**

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 SJMHS and Trinity Health

Visit https://www.trinity-health.org/join-our-team/ to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran