Unit Service Worker

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Unit Service Worker will assume responsibility for maintaining an orderly, clean, well stocked and supplied unit environment, including patient care equipment. They will also participate in the transfer/transport of patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must successfully complete MMC s relevant PCA/NA program

Preferred:

• 3-12 months previous employment in a service-oriented position preferred i.e., Health Care, Hotel Service, Customer Service

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• Full Time

• Answers call bells and obtains appropriate personnel to meet patient needs
• Washes beds and mattresses, remakes beds after patient discharge as needed
• Assumes responsibility for all courier trips including errands to pharmacy, medical records and other ancillary departments
• Assumes responsibility for all patient discharges, transports and transfers
• Carries out errands for the unit at the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Cleans and maintains patient care equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient rooms and physical set up of the nursing unit
• Distributes laundered articles and linen. Empty wastebaskets and replace with fresh liner
• Maintains unit environment in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintains utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition. Restocks supplies
• Performs unit rounds to identify and report safety hazards
• Provides and maintains a safe environment and performs proper surveillance for the prevention of falls
• Records temperature logs for refrigerators daily
• Removes patient items post discharge: soiled linens, equipment, etc. Cleans white boards. Replaces gloves in patient rooms. Prepares room for terminal cleaning by housekeeping. Facilitates process of room turnover
• Reports any large soiled areas to housekeeping supervisor
• Set up patient dietary trays