Support Services Assistant-9

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This position may be assigned to a variety of service positions throughout WVUH, including Material Handling Attendant, Equipment Handling Attendant, Housekeeping Assistant, Dietetic Assistant, Support Associate, and Linen Services Attendant. This position will report to the Central Transport Department at the beginning of their assigned shift to receive their daily assignment and must report to the assigned department and position for that shift. This position will not have the right to refuse to work their assignment provided the assignment is one of the following positions, Material Handling Attendant, Equipment Handling Attendant, Housekeeping Assistant, Dietetic Assistant, Support Associate, and Linen Services Attendant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must have a valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) prior to starting OR obtain a MCHD Temporary FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent MCHD FSWP within 1 month of start date (next available class). Must have a valid NCHD FSWP throughout employment.

2. Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. All duties listed and assigned to the Support Associate position (see Support Associate job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).

2. The Support Associate role is a position providing support to the patient care team as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the patient.  The Support Associate performs the transportation of patients to and from testing areas and other areas as needed.  The Support Associate also transports various items throughout the facility.

3. All duties listed and assigned to the Housekeeping Assistant position (see Housekeeping Assistant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).

4. Cleans areas of responsibility utilizing proper procedures. Maintains productivity and cost effectiveness. Teamwork oriented.

5. All duties listed and assigned to the Dietetic Assistant position (see Dietetic Assistant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).

6. Dietetic Assistants may be assigned a variety of fundamental food service duties. Typical assignments include patient tray line (meal assembly), dish room, utilities (floors and trash), cafeteria server, and cold food production. Work as a team to deliver high quality food and service to patients and customers.

7. All duties listed and assigned to the Linen Services Attendant position (see Linen Services Attendant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).

8. Performs all activities associated with the retrieval of soiled linen, processing of linen and distribution of clean linen.

9. All duties listed and assigned to the Material Handling Attendant position (see Material Handling Attendant job description for full list of duties and responsibilities).

10. Receives, inventories, stocks, issues, handles, and distributes all supplies, equipment and instrumentation used throughout West Virginia University Hospitals which are the responsibility of Materials Management.  Includes maintaining adequate inventory levels of supplies (stock) required to support activities for Surgical Services room stock.

11. All duties listed and assigned to the Equipment Handling Attendant position. (See Equipment Handling Attendant job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stopping