Title: Hospital Aide

Department Org: Transport Services - 110020

Employee Classification: B2 - Classif'd Part Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 2

Start Time: 12:30p End Time: 9:00p

Posted Salary: Starting hourly wage is $15.61

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Transports patients within the hospital and between buildings by stretcher or wheelchair. Performs tasks involving heavy lifting, cleaning and maintaining transport equipment. Assists nursing staff in the care and treatment of patients on a nursing unit.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to write legibly, speak articulately and follow directions.
2. Previous patient care experience required.
3. Knowledge of correct body mechanics as applied to lifting and transporting patients.
4. Handles and serves patients in a manner conducive to their comfort and safety.
5. May be required to rotate shifts on a scheduled or PRN basis.
6. Heartsaver CPR/HCP/BLS certificate upon hire or obtained within the employee's
department orientation period.
7. Previous hospital experience desired; will receive on-the-job training.
8. Physical requirements:
a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable
b. ability to hear (with or without aides)
c. ability to orally communicate
d. good manual dexterity
e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 60 pounds
f. ability to stand, walk almost constantly
g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and lift frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous patient care/ hospital experience

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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