Unit Service Worker

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

Essential Functions:

• 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

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer