UNIT AIDE ENDO - 48/52 WEEKENDER

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement & development

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, MI seeks a Surgical Services Aide to support patients, visitors, and clinical staff under RN supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe unit and providing exceptional service aligned with Covenant's mission.

Responsibilities include patient handling, equipment transport, sterile processing, and assisting OR staff. High school completion and BLS within 90 days are required, with medical/surgical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire.
• Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, clean work areas in unit and storage spaces.
• Transports medications, equipment, blood, specimens and patients.
• Cleans and processes scopes and eye instruments.
• Assists OR staff by holding patients using sterile technique.
• Assists with room turnover and daily/weekly terminal cleaning of unit.
• Performs in-unit and unit-to-unit transfers and covers for HUC as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Sterile technique

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Heartsaver certification

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Services Aide will maintain a positive physical appearance of the unit by carrying out a variety of supportive tasks. He/She provides assistance with patients and visitors under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Unit Aide demonstrates excellent customer service. He/She upholds the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant, and commits to Keeping our Promise of Caring.

Responsibilities

Contributes to organization success targets for net operating margin. Models Covenants Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our Promise of Caring and Commitment to Service. Has social contact with patients, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare. 4. Demonstrates excellent customer service. A. Maintains safe, clean work areas in storage rooms, OR rooms and work area. B. Assesses malfunctioning beds, stretchers and lights and initiates repair order to Engineering when unable to correct the problem. C. Empties soiled linen bags. D. Removes linens from stretchers/beds. E. Acts as back-up secretary, answers telephones, covers lunch and breaks for HUC. F. Performs in-unit and unit-to-unit transfers to appropriate patients. G. Other duties as assigned. H. Daily and weekly terminal cleaning of unit. I. Room turnover. J. Transports medications, equipment, blood, specimens and patients. K. Cleans and processes scopes and eye instruments L. Assists OR staff by holding patients using sterile technique.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Graduate or equivalent

BLS Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire.

Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Basic computer skills in certain Surgical Services areas. Understanding of sterile technique and O.R. protocol in certain areas. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Strong Customer Service skills. Strong Communication skills. Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material. Excellent time management to achieve maximum productivity. Attention to detail. Ability to motivate and precept new employees.

Constant standing, walking. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, field of vision. Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs. Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time offto support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities