Hospital Aide - 500891

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients within the hospital and between buildings by stretcher or wheelchair. Performs tasks involving heavy lifting, cleaning and maintaining transport equipment. Assists nursing staff in the care and treatment of patients on a nursing unit.

Requirements

• Ability to write legibly, speak articulately and follow directions.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Knowledge of correct body mechanics as applied to lifting and transporting patients.
• Handles and serves patients in a manner conducive to their comfort and safety.
• May be required to rotate shifts on a scheduled or PRN basis.
• Heartsaver CPR/HCP/BLS certificate upon hire.
• Physical requirements: a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable b. ability to hear (with or without aides) c. ability to orally communicate d. good manual dexterity e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 60 pounds f. ability to stand, walk almost constantly g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and lift frequently

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience desired; will receive on-the-job training.
• Previous patient care/ hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Transports patients within the hospital and between buildings by stretcher or wheelchair.
• Performs tasks involving heavy lifting, cleaning and maintaining transport equipment.
• Assists nursing staff in the care and treatment of patients on a nursing unit.

Benefits

• Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed