Student - Environmental Services Associate (housekeeping) - Detroit

Internship Opportunity

Students ages 16+ eligible to apply!

Individuals who are 16 years of age or older are qualified to apply for this opportunity. The position is designed to be an ideal entry-level position into the healthcare industry, as it comes with limited duties and responsibilities. Flexible hours and schedule designed to accommodate a school schedule. As a member of the Environmental Services Team, you will be trained and supervised to ensure that our facilities remain clean and tidy. This job offers an excellent chance to establish connections within the healthcare system and explore a variety of career paths available at Henry Ford Health.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient rooms for new admissions, including restocking of linen and paper supplies.
• 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.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental/interdepartmental objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Enhances job related growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Required:

• Custodial experience preferred (not required).
• 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.

Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

Department: Environmental Svcs Management

Shift: Variable

Union Code: Not Applicable