SEIU Unit Support Assistant

Job Opportunity At The University Of Rochester

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Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Position Type: Regular

Work Shift: UR - Rotating

Compensation Range: $18.75 - $25.44

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Performs all general housekeeping, trash removal, food service, stocking of unit supplies, stocking of linen, securing equipment as needed, and transporting of patients as directed by the Nursing Staff. Machines and equipment used include wet mop, floor polishing and buffing machines and equipment, upright and back-pack vacuum cleaning equipment, dry mop, dusters, sponges, pails, utility push and tray return carts, wheelchairs and other transport equipment, step ladder, microwave oven, coffee maker, ice machine, and other similar equipment.

Typical duties include cleaning patient rooms daily, emptying trash on unit, emptying linen hampers on unit, and inserting new bags. Cleaning nursing station halls, medication rooms, breakroom, and utility rooms daily (cleaning to include wiping of all counters/surfaces and equipment). Communicating to Housekeeping department patient rooms requiring late discharge room cleaning, and discussing any special conditions with the Housekeeping Shift Supervisor. Observing patient unit floors for accidental spillage, and attending to the spillage in a timely fashion. Arranging for repair of any equipment identified as broken during routine cleaning duties, such as bed rails, overbed tables, chairs, I.V. poles, etc. Serving patient meals and nourishments based on the current patient care order and updating dietary sheet frequently; assisting patients as needed in opening of containers, condiment packages, etc; removing dietary trays from patient rooms and facilitating return of unit cart to designated dietary area; and providing ice/water to patients as needed (but at least daily). Providing for the safety of patients through communication with Nursing Staff as to which patients require hot beverages to be removed from tray, which patients require draping prior to eating, and which patients require feeding. Distributing and collecting patient menus, and assisting patients as needed in making dietary selections. Communicating with personnel in the daily/weekly stocking of unit supplies according to established par levels; stocking linen and ensuring that adequate supplies are readily available. Emptying linen hampers and inserting new linen hamper covers. Obtaining and setting up equipment as needed and directed by Nursing Staff; may transport patients to discharge or tests, as needed; and moving equipment from unit to unit as needed.

Qualifications

High School education with the ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to successfully complete a 6 week orientation/training program.

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