Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

Job Summary

The Support Services PRN (SSPRN) will assist and perform the duties within the department of Environmental Services, Guest transportation, Food Services and other departments as assigned. Within Harris Health Facilities, the SSPRN will work with management and co-workers by engaging in cleaning and/or maintaining all public/non-public areas; transport patients/belongings via wheelchair, stretcher or bed in an efficient, timely and safe manner while maintaining proper infection control methods, and ensuring that the patient is given the utmost courtesy and respect by utilizing good customer service skills; set-up food service station, serve food to customers during meal service periods and maintain a clean environment; other duties identified by departmental leadership. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licenses & Certification:
a. Food Handler Certificate
b. Basic Life Support
c. After completion of required services (Preferred)

Work Experience: Six (6) Months Work Experience in hospitality, commercial or healthcare housekeeping (Preferred)

Communication Skills:
a. Writing/ Correspondence: Must be comfortable speaking 

Languages:
a. English: Capable of reading and writing English

Proficiencies:
a. PC: Beginner

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
a. Mathematics
b. Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities: PeopleSoft

Work Schedule: Weekends, Flexible, Overtime

Other Special Requirements:
a. Equipment: Stretcher, Wheelchair, Hospital Bed, Radio
equipment, Oxygen Tanks and Cadaver Stretcher
and electronic devices
b. Equipment: Coffee Maker, Food Warmer, Steam Table
c. Other Requirements: Must be able to follow written/verbal directions

Application Instructions

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