Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Located near downtown Cleveland, you will enjoy its wide variety of shopping and dining, proximity to sporting events, and the option of walking or biking to work. While enjoying the perks of being in the heart of Cleveland, you will also work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with 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 evenings from 2:30 p.m. -- 11:00 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.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
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