Support Services Asst

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. This position may be assigned to a variety of service positions throughout WVUH, including Material Handling Attendant, Equipment Handling Attendant, Housekeeping Assistant, Dietetic Assistant, Support Associate, and Linen Services Attendant. This position will report to the Central Transport Department at the beginning of their assigned shift to receive their daily assignment and must report to the assigned department and position for that shift. This position will not have the right to refuse to work their assignment provided the assignment is one of the following positions, Material Handling Attendant, Equipment Handling Attendant, Housekeeping Assistant, Dietetic Assistant, Support Associate, and Linen Services Attendant.

Requirements

Must have a valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) prior to starting OR obtain a MCHD Temporary FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent MCHD FSWP within 1 month of start date (next available class). Must have a valid NCHD FSWP throughout employment.
Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date
Math skills necessary to count, inventory and convert each/box/case quantities.
Must possess excellent communication skills (both phone and personal).
Must be able to work in a high stress environment.
Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stopping, reaching, standing.
Be able to walk for long periods of time.
Positioning and lifting of patients’ weighing 50 pounds.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to stand for entire shift.
Pushing/pulling carts or beds weighing up to 200 pounds.
Ability to pull a fully loaded meal cart up to 250 pounds.
Pushing loaded supply carts weighting in excess of 600 pounds.
Must possess visual and oral acuity.
Ability to effectively work in noisy setting and under deadline pressures.
Work area may be hot and/or wet.
Work with cleaning and dishwashing chemicals.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

All duties listed and assigned to the Support Associate position (see Support Associate job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).
The Support Associate role is a position providing support to the patient care team as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the patient. The Support Associate performs the transportation of patients to and from testing areas and other areas as needed. The Support Associate also transports various items throughout the facility.
All duties listed and assigned to the Housekeeping Assistant position (see Housekeeping Assistant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).
Cleans areas of responsibility utilizing proper procedures. Maintains productivity and cost effectiveness. Teamwork oriented.
All duties listed and assigned to the Dietetic Assistant position (see Dietetic Assistant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).
Dietetic Assistants may be assigned a variety of fundamental food service duties. Typical assignments include patient tray line (meal assembly), dish room, utilities (floors and trash), cafeteria server, and cold food production. Work as a team to deliver high quality food and service to patients and customers.
All duties listed and assigned to the Linen Services Attendant position (see Linen Services Attendant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).
Performs all activities associated with the retrieval of soiled linen, processing of linen and distribution of clean linen.
All duties listed and assigned to the Material Handling Attendant position (see Material Handling Attendant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).
Receives, inventories, stocks, issues, handles, and distributes all supplies, equipment and instrumentation used throughout West Virginia University Hospitals which are the responsibility of Materials Management. Includes maintaining adequate inventory levels of supplies (stock) required to support activities for Surgical Services room stock.
All duties listed and assigned to the Equipment Handling Attendant position. (See Equipment Handling Attendant job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.)