Environmental Aide

As an Environmental Aide at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, your primary responsibilities will include performing general cleaning tasks like disinfecting surfaces, dusting, replenishing supplies, handling spills, and changing linens. You'll ensure our healthcare environment is clean and safe, following all infection control and safety protocols.

To qualify for the Environmental Aide role at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with the ability to read and write English. Previous customer service or cleaning experience is preferred, and physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and follow safety guidelines is crucial.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor offers a robust benefits package for Environmental Aides, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a retirement savings plan with employer contributions, as well as life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and short and long-term disability coverage.

As an Environmental Aide at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, you will be working a full-time night shift. This schedule offers you the opportunity to contribute to our healthcare team during the quieter hours of the day while still helping to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.

Yes, Trinity Health values growth and advancement within its team members. By joining as an Environmental Aide, you can explore opportunities for career development and advancement within the health system, which operates in 22 different states.

Highlight skills such as attention to detail, efficiency in cleaning tasks, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Discuss how these skills contribute to maintaining a healthy environment in the healthcare setting.

Think of a specific situation where you identified a safety hazard. Describe how you assessed the situation, took action, and communicated the issue to the appropriate personnel to ensure a safe environment.

Demonstrate your ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Explain how you stay organized under pressure and maintain a positive outlook while ensuring all cleaning duties are completed efficiently.

Share any relevant work experiences, focusing on specific cleaning challenges you faced. Detail how you approached those tasks and the satisfaction you felt when you completed them successfully.

Emphasize your communication skills. Explain how you would listen to concerns, address them promptly, and ensure patients and staff feel valued and heard in the process.

Express your motivation for joining Trinity Health by mentioning the organization’s commitment to patient care, its values of diversity and inclusion, and how being part of the healthcare team aligns with your personal goals.

Explain key infection control practices, such as proper disinfecting techniques and the importance of maintaining sterile environments. Demonstrating your knowledge can show your commitment to patient safety.

Describe your approach to assessing public areas first, focusing on high-traffic spots and contact surfaces. Mention maintaining a systematic routine while being flexible with unplanned tasks.

Talk about the importance of training and understanding safety guidelines. Provide examples of how you actively follow safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and hazardous waste disposal.

Discuss potential challenges such as physical demands, time management, or working during night hours. Share how you would turn these challenges into opportunities for learning and personal growth.