Utility Worker (per Diem)

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established healthcare provider where your contributions directly impact patient care. This role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and safety within the hospital environment, ensuring that all areas are stocked and sanitized. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lift and stand for extended periods. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a patient-centered care team, contributing to the overall mission of quality improvement and comprehensive healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stocking and cleaning under supervision.
• Follow proper cleaning procedures and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to lift 20-30 lbs

Ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide healthcare in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patient's care team and contribute to promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care, and quality improvement.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor, this position is responsible for stocking and cleaning. Essential duties include following proper cleaning procedures, pot washing, timely truck delivery, maintaining sanitation, ensuring safety, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

Experience is not specified.

Special Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to speak and read English, successful completion of hospital and department orientation, ability to lift 20-30 lbs., stand/walk for 6-8 hours, and pull/push carts and equipment for 6-8 hours.

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to use hands, reach with arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees must frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. The environment has a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities.