University of Rochester · 5 months ago
SEIU Unit Support Asst, SMH
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.03/hr - $24.46/hrThe University of Rochester is dedicated to the principle of Meliora - Ever Better, emphasizing values such as equity and integrity. They are seeking a Unit Support Assistant to perform general housekeeping, food service, and patient transport duties under the direction of nursing staff.
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Responsibilities
Cleans patient rooms daily; empties trash on unit; empties linen hampers on unit, and inserts new bags
Cleans nursing station halls, medication rooms, breakroom, and utility rooms daily (cleaning to include wiping of all counters/surfaces and equipment)
Communicates to Housekeeping department patient rooms requiring late discharge room cleaning, and discusses any special conditions with the Housekeeping Shift Supervisor
Observes patient unit floors for accidental spillage, and attends to the spillage in a timely fashion
Arranges for repair of any equipment identified as broken during routine cleaning duties, such as bed rails, overbed tables, chairs, I.V. poles, etc
Serves patient meals and nourishments based on the current patient care order and updates dietary sheet frequently; assists patients as needed in opening of containers, condiment packages, etc; removes dietary trays from patient rooms and facilitates return of unit cart to designated dietary area; and provides ice/water to patients as needed (but at least daily)
Provides for the safety of patients through communication with Nursing Staff as to which patients require hot beverages to be removed from tray, which patients require draping prior to eating, and which patients require feeding
Distributes and collects patient menus, and assists patients as needed in making dietary selections
Communicates with personnel in the daily/weekly stocking of unit supplies according to established par levels; stocks linen and ensures that adequate supplies are readily available
Empties linen hampers and inserts new linen hamper covers
Obtains and sets up equipment as needed and directed by Nursing Staff; may transport patients to discharge or tests, as needed; and moves equipment from unit to unit as needed
Qualification
Required
High School education with the ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to successfully complete a 6 week orientation/training program
Company
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York.
Founded in 1921
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUnitedHealthcareSociety to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
2023-09-25Grant· $18M
2023-07-26Grant· $0.07M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
David Linehan
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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