Assistant, Facilities Access

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is seeking a Facilities Access Assistant to support safe access to PNHS facilities and assist patients and visitors with mobility needs. The role includes escorting individuals, wheelchair assistance, and reporting incidents for risk management evaluation.

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, endure walking and standing for extended periods, and work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact and communicate verbally.
• Able to withstand long periods of walking, standing, and pushing wheelchairs.
• Able to withstand various types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Escort community members to requested destinations and assist with safe access.
• Provide wheelchair assistance and walking escorts as needed.
• Support training in wheelchair use and lifting/moving assistance.
• Submit written incident reports for Risk Management review.

Skills

Verbal communication

Mobility assistance

Weather resilience

Job description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Facilities Access Assistant - to join our - team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Access Assistant provides facility information and safe access assistance to members of the community utilizing PNHS facilities. Provide or assist with escorting persons of limited mobility to requested destinations. Wheelchair assistance and walking escorts are included. Training in wheelchair use and lifting/moving assistance is provided. Submit written reports on incidents observed or reported for evaluation by Risk Management or the Department of Safety & Security.

Work Schedule:

FTE: 1.0 Monday-Friday between 7:45am-5:15pm.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to interact and communicate verbally. Able to withstand long periods of walking, standing, and pushing wheelchairs. Able to withstand various types of weather conditions.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!