UNIT AIDE - OR- 48/52 WEEKENDER

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Services Aide to support patient care and unit operations in a fast-paced hospital setting in Saginaw, Michigan. You will assist with patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and help maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, effective communication, and adherence to policies. Medical/Surgical experience is preferred, with BLS Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Heartsaver certification within 90 days of hire.
• Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage time and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and visitors under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Transports medications, equipment, blood, specimens and patients.
• Transports and distributes supplies and maintains unit cleanliness and organization.
• Answer telephones and assist with clerical tasks as needed.
• Ability to assist OR staff with patient handling using sterile technique.
• Daily and weekly terminal cleaning of unit.
• Room turnover and instrument processing as required.

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Confidentiality handling

Motivate and precept new employees

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Heartsaver certification

Medical/Surgical experience preferred

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 Covenant’s 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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