UMH Sparrow Eaton - ENVIRON SVCS TECH I

Peoplefluent; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health in Charlotte, MI is seeking a hospital Environmental Services worker to perform cleaning duties in patient rooms, staff areas, and common spaces. The role requires attention to infection control standards and the ability to follow PPE and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, stocking supplies, and reporting repairs. High school diploma or GED required; no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, staff areas, and common areas.
• Selects cleaning materials and transports them to the work area.
• Dusts furniture and sweeps/mops floors; vacuums carpets; removes trash and soiled linens.
• Washes and polishes sinks, showers, mirrors; replenishes supplies.
• Stocks and delivers linens to designated areas.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs; keeps equipment clean and orderly.
• Uses PPE as required and adheres to safety guidelines.
• Attends staff meetings and follows hospital policies; supports service initiatives.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Infection control knowledge

Reading labels/instructions

Communication with staff/patients

Physical stamina

Education

High School / GED

Job description

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Job ID: 56359

Positions Location: Charlotte, MIJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:

Description:

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Performs a variety of tasks involved in the cleaning of patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas.

Essential Duties:

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies from designated area and transports to work area.
• Cleans and disinfects assigned patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, dusting furniture, sweeping/mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, removing trash and soiled linens, changing linens, cleaning fixtures, and washing windows.
• Washes and polishes sinks, showers, mirrors, and similar fixtures/equipment. Replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other dispensable items.
• Stocks and delivers linens to designated areas.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Keeps equipment, supplies and cart in a clean and orderly condition.
• Shampoos carpets as directed.
• Strips, waxes and polishes floors as directed.
• Identifies cause and determines method of removing stains from floors, carpets and furniture using a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for delivering, ordering, and stocking linen to all departments.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Uses PPE as required.
• Supports and serves a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• General Requirements None
• Work Experience No prior work related experience
• Education High school diploma or GED
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning methods, materials and equipment Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies applicable to the environmental services function including infection control and safety practices Ability to read and understand labels and instructions on cleaning solutions and equipment Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in a pleasant manner with staff, patients and their families, and visitors while performing housekeeping tasks Physical ability to continuously stand/walk/bend/reach/stoop/kneel/ crouch/lift, remove trash and soiled linens, and properly utilize required equipment Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance

Requirements:

• Shift Variable
• Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
• Status Full-time
• Facility Sparrow Eaton Hospital
• Experience Level New Grad