UNIT AIDE - ENDO

About the role

The Surgical Services Unit Aide maintains a positive physical appearance of the unit by carrying out a variety of supportive tasks. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent provides assistance with patients and visitors and demonstrates excellent customer service performance consistent with Covenant HealthCare’s Vision, Mission and Values and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

• Model Covenant’s Mission, Vision and Values by keeping the Promise of Caring and Commitment to Service
• Have social contact with patients and appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to Covenant HealthCare guidelines
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain safe, clean work areas in storage rooms, OR rooms and work area
• Assess malfunctioning beds, stretchers and lights and initiate repair orders to Engineering when unable to correct the problem
• Empty soiled linen bags and remove linens from stretchers/beds
• Act as back-up secretary: answer telephones, cover lunch and breaks for HUC
• Perform in-unit and unit-to-unit transfers to appropriate patients
• Conduct daily and weekly terminal cleaning of unit and perform room turnover
• Transport medications, equipment, blood, specimens and patients
• Clean and process scopes and eye instruments
• Assist OR staff by holding patients using sterile technique
• Replace supplies, rotate stock and check for outdated inventory

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• BLS Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire
• Medical/Surgical experience preferred
• Basic computer skills in certain Surgical Services areas
• Understanding of sterile technique and O.R. protocol in certain areas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material
• Excellent time management to achieve maximum productivity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to motivate and precept new employees

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequent carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities