About this role

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Aide U

Location: Cleveland Facility: Lutheran Hospital Department: Environmental Services-Lutheran Hospital Job Code: I0003W Shift: Days Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

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.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail is overlooked. On our facilities team, your role is to help create the comfortable and safe environment our patients expect. As an Aide, you will be responsible for performing housekeeping duties throughout patient and public areas to maintain a clean, attractive, and safe facility. These areas include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, utility rooms, nurse stations, bathrooms, locker rooms, exam rooms, and offices.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Perform housekeeping duties in patient and public areas to ensure a clean, attractive and safe environment. Areas include patient rooms, utility rooms, nurse stations, isolation rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, exam rooms and offices.

Empty, clean and reline waste baskets.

Perform daily cleaning, high/low dusting, mopping, sweeping, spot cleaning, polishing and vacuuming.

Wipe tabletops, phones, TV cords, and doorknobs.

Replenish room supplies, such as toilet paper, paper towels, seat covers and hand soap.

Transport trash from utility rooms and collection spots to pick up points.

Assist in cleaning emergency situations that are observed or requested.

Maintain arrangement of furniture in patient rooms, offices and lounges.

Understand the proper use of chemicals, dilution, usage and measuring.

Participate in and attend all in-services, become familiar with the employee handbook and understand policies and procedures.

Accept and carry out assignments, provide coverage for laundry caregivers and perform other tasks as assigned.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 10 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)

Ability to inspect equipment

Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products

May come into contact with communicable diseases and/or body fluids

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Benefits

We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

Locations

What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.

About Us

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.