Environmental Attedant

Job Summary
You can make a difference in patients' lives as an Environmental Attendant with Corewell Health. Your contributions in this role have a direct impact on high-quality care; you will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting assigned work areas, removing medical waste, trash, and linens, and maintaining the appearance and condition of our floors, carpets, and upholstery. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment. No experience is required, you will be fully trained and supported and can grow and learn new skills to develop your career.

Essential Functions

• It is essential that an Environmental Attendant be able to comfortably interact with our patients, families and visitors. Presenting with a warm smile and friendly demeanor, enabling our visitors to feel welcomed and cared for.
• Cleans patient rooms daily. Sanitizes all vertical and horizontal surfaces, spot wash walls and windows, removes trash and linen (where required), completely cleans and sanitizes restroom, dust mop and damp mop.
• Cleans ancillary areas such as, nurses’ stations, med rooms, pantries, clean and soiled utility rooms, storage rooms, waiting rooms, locker rooms, break rooms, offices and other areas not specified.
• Environmental Attendants will be assigned to clean specialty areas not limited to but including OR Suites, Pre Op and Post Op areas, Emergency Department, Intensive and Critical Care Units, Labor Delivery Units, Pediatric Units, Mental Health Units, Oncology, Radiology, Labs, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Kitchen areas and more.
• Environmental Attendant basic tasks include but are not limited to cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces, vacuuming, dust mopping, damp mopping, low dusting, high dusting, stocking supplies, removing trash and soiled linen, delivering clean linen (where required). Will be required to complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Environmental Attendant will be required to use appropriate chemicals and guidelines when performing tasks. Attendant will be properly trained on required tasks and provided with tools to perform assigned duties.
• Must become proficient in all aspects of the position, with Department provided training, within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Required Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 35 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 35 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 40 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Sitting: Seldom
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
• Squat: Occasionally
• Stair Climbing: Occasionally
• Ladder Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Driving: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Frequently
• Handling: Frequently
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Frequently
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Frequently
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Grosse Pointe Hospital - 468 Cadieux - Grosse Pointe

Department Name

Environmental Services - Grosse Pointe

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.04

Hours of Work

3pm-1130p

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Fr