Hospital Aide

Job Description

Transports patients within the hospital and between buildings by stretcher or wheelchair. Performs tasks involving heavy lifting, cleaning and maintaining transport equipment. Assists nursing staff in the care and treatment of patients on a nursing unit

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to write legibly, speak articulately and follow directions.
2. Previous patient care experience.
3. Knowledge of correct body mechanics as applied to lifting and transporting patients.
4. Handles and serves patients in a manner conducive to their comfort and safety.
5. May be required to rotate shifts on a scheduled or PRN basis.
6. Heartsaver CPR/HCP/BLS certificate upon hire
7. Previous hospital experience desired; will receive on-the-job training.
8. Physical requirements: visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable; ability to hear (with or without aides); ability to orally communicate; good manual dexterity; ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 60 pounds; ability to stand, walk almost constantly; ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and lift frequently

Preferred Qualifications

Previous patient care/ hospital experience