Housekeeping Days

Responsibilities

• Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics.
• Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets.
• Follows all posted precaution signs.
• Transports patients to their destinations.
• May also be responsible for transporting other items such as patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs and other equipment to their destinations.
• Contacts clinical staff immediately regarding changes to a patient's condition, or if an issue arises with patient's equipment during transport.
• Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to ride to patient wristband.
• Using electronic software, the transporter will track when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled.
• Collects and returns equipment to the proper holding areas.
• Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• May be responsible for collection of patient equipment from soiled utility rooms.
• May be responsible for pick-up and delivery of patient medication, excluding controlled substances.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless