Environmental Services Intern (SUMMER) / Crothall Healthcare, University of Kentucky Hospital

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Crothall Healthcare provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall is the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS), and many of the almost 1,300 accounts it serves are recognized as U.S. News & World Report ranked Top Hospitals and Health Systems. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work, and Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania, since 2013. Crothall has almost 30,000 dedicated team members across its core services, which include : Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing.

Crothall Healthcare Environmental Services Intern

General Description :

This exciting internship will provide both challenge and satisfaction while allowing you continued career growth. You will be working closely with the leaders in the Environmental Services group at your account, developing skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of healthcare support services. As an intern with Crothall you will have the opportunity to perform / assist in a variety of duties to include the overall cleanliness of the hospital, managing, scheduling, and training of the frontline team members, vendor relations, and patient experience efforts, and more. Additionally, you will help ensure patient satisfaction and public relations through the safe and efficient use of our resources. This internship involves hands-on experience working in a real-world setting which will provide a stronger foundation for your personal success in a Business Operations career.

Learning Objectives :

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding, and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment
• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of Environmental Services

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all) :

• Execute operational standards
• Participate in department safety and maintain a safe work environment at all times
• Respond to concerns and requests with a sense of urgency and take necessary corrective action when needed
• Assure that the integrity of security at the facility is maintained at all times
• Take a proactive approach to identify and correct facility quality assurance concerns; timely follow-up required
• Bring creativity and innovation to the Crothall Healthcare program
• Ensure that staff receive proper orientation, initial, and on-going training
• Provide and monitor individual guidance and motivation to associates to enable each one to perform to her / her fullest potential
• Handle special requests or projects as assigned

Job Qualifications :

• Currently enrolled college / university junior or senior
• Ability to communicate effectively in written formal and oral presentations from hourly staff to Director level
• Ability to maintain organization and establish priorities in an ever-changing environment
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must have experience in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook
• An interest in pursuing a career with Crothall Healthcare and interest in joining our Accelerated Manager Program after college graduation is preferred

Benefits :

• Competitive hourly rate
• Acquire hands-on experience while working with an energetic and collaborative team
• Apply knowledge learned in the classroom
• Gain invaluable corporate work experience
• Broaden career experience via job shadowing key team members
• Get a foot in the door for future opportunities and build valuable networking contacts

This is a paid internship, but is not benefit eligible.

Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business nece ssity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline : applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.