Porter

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

At Lutheran Hospital, we believe that when we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, including attention to nutritional and environmental needs. As a Porter, you will be responsible for the daily cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, which may include both public and patient spaces. Duties may include, but are not limited to, tasks such as room sweep-up, moving furniture, washing walls, vents, and lights, with a major emphasis on floor care for both carpeted and resilient surfaces. All tasks are carried out in accordance with the standard procedures of the Environmental Services department.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Clean and maintain assigned public and private areas.  

• Empty, clean and reline wastebaskets. 

• Transport rash from utility rooms and collection pints to a compactor chute or San-I-Pak. 

• Perform high and low dusting.  

• Wash ceilings, walls, lights, windows and vents.  

• Clean, care for and maintain carpeted and resilient floors using a vacuum, high-speed buffer, floor scrubber or rotary machine.  

• Clean and polish all metal porcelain fixtures.  

• Set up meeting rooms, move furniture and replenish supplies.  

• Assist in cleaning emergency situations that are observed or requested.  

• Observe and report repairs to hospital equipment, furniture, buildings and fixtures.  

• Understand the proper measurement and usage of chemicals, dilution and usage.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High school diploma/GED

• Healthcare experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 50 pounds (lbs.)

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Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.