Unit Support Assistant
County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
LA Health Services is seeking a Unit Support Assistant to provide essential support services within a healthcare facility. This role involves a combination of housekeeping, patient transport, and clerical duties, all aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of patient care units and the well-being of patients. The position is part of LA County's integrated healthcare system, serving as a safety net for millions of residents and delivering comprehensive care across Los Angeles County.
Requirements
- Three (3) months of experience in a healthcare setting providing non-skilled support services to patients.
- Physical Class 3-Moderate: Requires standing or walking most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
- Must fully meet required experience at the time of filing and clearly indicate it on the application.
- Must have a Social Security Number.
Nice To Haves
- Additional credit will be awarded for experience in a healthcare setting beyond the requirements.
- Current and valid CPR Certification authorized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to scheduled tests, appointments, and treatments, including readying gurneys, wheelchairs, and charts.
- Assists the Lift Team in lifting and transferring patients using established methods and lifting equipment.
- Performs simple clerical duties such as answering telephones, filing documents, completing simple forms, checking stationery and office supplies, and responding to visitor inquiries.
- Ensures patient safety by monitoring patients at risk for wandering or falling and identifying potential environmental hazards.
- Stocks and refills patient care supplies to expected levels and redistributes supplies throughout the unit.
- Checks and restocks daily the levels of laboratory and cleaning supplies and linens as needed.
- Maintains orderliness of countertops, tables, and chairs in work and common meeting areas.
- Cleans and tidies refrigerators and microwave ovens on a scheduled basis.
Benefits
- One of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country.
- Rich selection of health care options.
- Robust retirement plans.
- Flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
