Henry Ford Health System

Environmental Services Associate I&II - 40 hours - Days, Afternoons & Midnights - Detroit main


PayCompetitive
LocationDetroit/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 114100




      General Summary

      Under the supervision of the Environmental Services Management Team, responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of assigned work areas, care of assigned equipment and economical and efficient use of all supplies. Responsible for performing a variety of custodial and nursing duties to maintain a sanitary and orderly condition of the multiple Henry Ford Health System locations.

      EVS I

      PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


      1. Prepares patient rooms for new admissions, including restocking of linen and paper
      supplies.
      2. Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (i.e. Xenex Robot).
      3. Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions as observed in assigned
      areas for preparation of work order for the maintenance department. Notifies
      supervisor when supplies are low and need to be replenished and/or ordered.
      4. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality
      assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
      5. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
      6. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental/interdepartmental
      objectives and maintain good employee relations.
      7. Enhances job related growth and development through participation in educational
      programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
      8. Performs all other duties as assigned.

      EVS II

      PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


      1. Sets up rooms, move furniture, remove medical non regulated and recycled waste.
      2. Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (i.e., Xenex Robot).
      3. Performs a variety of housekeeping duties such as cleaning walls, ceilings, floors
      and windows.
      4. Changes and hang all drapes and cubicles.
      5. Delivers and pick up tables and chairs for meetings and other hospital functions.
      6. Operates various floor machines to remove dirt from floors.
      7. Strips and refinish floor surfaces.
      8. Cleans after construction projects are completed and prepare for opening the area.
      9. Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions as observed in assigned
      areas for preparation of work order for the maintenance department. Notifies
      supervisor when supplies are low and need to be replenished and/or ordered.
      10.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality
      assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
      11.Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
      12.Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental/interdepartmental
      objectives and maintain good employee relations.
      13.Enhances job related growth and development through participation in educational
      programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
      14.Performs all other duties as assigned.


      EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

      • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
      • Custodial experience preferred.
      • Physical ability to lift, push, pull and/or squat a minimum of 50 pounds, able to stand
        and walk 90% of work period and able to walk stairs and negotiate uneven surfaces.
      • Must be able to interact directly with patient population, job requires high visibility.
      • Must exhibit consistently high level of customer service and ‘Patients First’
        sensibility.
      Additional Information
      • Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
      • Department: Environmental Svcs Management
      • Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
      • Shift: Night Job
      • Union Code: Not Applicable






  • About the company

      The Henry Ford Health System is a comprehensive, integrated, non-profit health care organization in Metro Detroit.

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