Porter U

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. At Akron General, we believe that when we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, including attention to nutritional and environmental needs. As a Porter, you will be responsible for the daily cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, which may include both public and patient spaces. Duties may include, but are not limited to, tasks such as room sweep-up, moving furniture, washing walls, vents, and lights, with a major emphasis on floor care for both carpeted and resilient surfaces. All tasks are carried out in accordance with the standard procedures of the Environmental Services department. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with weekend requirements.

Requirements

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Performance of job duties requires standing, stooping, bending and walking for a duration of an eight hour shift.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED
Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned public and private areas.
Empty, clean and reline wastebaskets.
Transport rash from utility rooms and collection pints to a compactor chute or San-I-Pak.
Perform high and low dusting.
Wash ceilings, walls, lights, windows and vents.
Clean, care for and maintain carpeted and resilient floors using a vacuum, high-speed buffer, floor scrubber or rotary machine.
Clean and polish all metal porcelain fixtures.
Set up meeting rooms, move furniture and replenish supplies.
Assist in cleaning emergency situations that are observed or requested.
Observe and report repairs to hospital equipment, furniture, buildings and fixtures.
Understand the proper measurement and usage of chemicals, dilution and usage.