Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Competitive wages
Benefit package
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Job Description
MyMichigan Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing exceptional medical services and compassionate care to communities across Michigan. As a technology-driven organization, MyMichigan Health continually invests in innovative solutions and education to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes. The system includes multiple medical centers and related rental properties, emphasizing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment essential for accreditation and licensure compliance. This dedication to excellence extends to all support services, including linen and cleaning operations, which play a critical role in maintaining the high standards necessary for optimal patient care and safety.
The Environmental Services Aide role at MyMichigan Health is vital to supporting the overall functionality and sanitation within the medical center and its associated facilities. This position involves performing routine and repetitive cleaning and linen servicing tasks that meet strict hygiene standards mandated by healthcare regulations. The role requires access to medication and supply rooms strictly for cleaning purposes, emphasizing trust and reliability. The Environmental Services Aide contributes directly to the facility’s cleanliness, which impacts patient safety, comfort, and the quality of care delivered by medical staff. This is a full-time position offering competitive wages and a benefit package available to eligible employees, highlighting MyMichigan Health’s commitment to its workforce.
Key responsibilities include cleaning various areas such as patient rooms, bathrooms, medical suites, laboratories, offices, and common areas. The role demands the use of various cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment including mops, vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor rotors, and automatic floor machines. Additionally, the position involves handling soiled linen and medical waste safely, operating carts and waste compactors, and managing linen processing tasks such as loading washers and dryers, folding, and stacking linen. Continuous training is mandated to keep pace with hygiene protocols, safety standards, and organizational updates, with technology competency in Microsoft Windows being an expectation.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow detailed written and verbal instructions. Annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training is essential due to exposure to potentially hazardous materials. The job entails physical demands including lifting weights up to 50 pounds occasionally, frequent walking, standing, and the ability to wear required personal protective equipment. Working in potentially stressful environments involving public interaction and exposure to bloodborne pathogens is also inherent in this role. Overall, the Environmental Services Aide position at MyMichigan Health offers a structured, supportive work environment emphasizing safety, efficiency, and quality in healthcare facility maintenance.
The Environmental Services Aide role at MyMichigan Health is vital to supporting the overall functionality and sanitation within the medical center and its associated facilities. This position involves performing routine and repetitive cleaning and linen servicing tasks that meet strict hygiene standards mandated by healthcare regulations. The role requires access to medication and supply rooms strictly for cleaning purposes, emphasizing trust and reliability. The Environmental Services Aide contributes directly to the facility’s cleanliness, which impacts patient safety, comfort, and the quality of care delivered by medical staff. This is a full-time position offering competitive wages and a benefit package available to eligible employees, highlighting MyMichigan Health’s commitment to its workforce.
Key responsibilities include cleaning various areas such as patient rooms, bathrooms, medical suites, laboratories, offices, and common areas. The role demands the use of various cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment including mops, vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor rotors, and automatic floor machines. Additionally, the position involves handling soiled linen and medical waste safely, operating carts and waste compactors, and managing linen processing tasks such as loading washers and dryers, folding, and stacking linen. Continuous training is mandated to keep pace with hygiene protocols, safety standards, and organizational updates, with technology competency in Microsoft Windows being an expectation.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow detailed written and verbal instructions. Annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training is essential due to exposure to potentially hazardous materials. The job entails physical demands including lifting weights up to 50 pounds occasionally, frequent walking, standing, and the ability to wear required personal protective equipment. Working in potentially stressful environments involving public interaction and exposure to bloodborne pathogens is also inherent in this role. Overall, the Environmental Services Aide position at MyMichigan Health offers a structured, supportive work environment emphasizing safety, efficiency, and quality in healthcare facility maintenance.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
- ability to follow written and oral instructions
- completion of mandatory OSHA training annually
- ability to move freely about facility with or without assisted device
- ability to lift or carry 21-50 lbs occasionally
- ability to stand, walk, push, and pull for extended periods
- ability to wear personal protective equipment
- regular and predictable attendance
- ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently
- overall good vision and hearing with or without assistive devices
- compliance with bloodborne pathogen and TB testing protocols
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
- ability to follow written and oral instructions
- competency in Microsoft Windows
- completion of mandatory OSHA training annually
- experience working in healthcare or institutional cleaning environments preferred
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- good physical condition to perform job-related tasks
Job Duties
- Performs assigned tasks in accordance with written procedures, guidelines, directions, checklists, and verbal requests and instructions
- cleans and services units, rooms, areas, and facilities including showers, tubs, sinks, water/ice dispensers, counters, toilets, refrigerators, halls, stairways, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, elevators, patient beds, patient units, patient equipment, furniture of all kinds, operating suites, laboratories, procedure rooms, and offices
- uses cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment including cloths, wall mops, floor mops, vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor rotors, and automatic floor machines
- performs miscellaneous cleaning and service duties including cleaning building surfaces, equipment, furniture, and fixtures, hanging curtains and window treatments, supplying dispensers, stripping and waxing floors, and maintaining floor matting
- operates, pushes, and pulls various carts including work carts, soiled linen tubs, trash utility carts, supply carts, and large delivery carts
- removes, handles and transports soiled linen, trash, and medical wastes throughout the facility
- operates waste compacting and cardboard bailing equipment
- handles and loads bags of soiled linen into washers for processing
- unloads wet linen from washers, loads dryers, and unloads dryers
- performs manual sorting and folding of linens
- stacks clean linen on shelves
- performs continual education and training as assigned through written communications and information, verbal and visual presentations, and computer modules and presentations
- demonstrates competency in Microsoft Windows
- participates in further learning opportunities as offered by MyMichigan Health
- performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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