Hospital Aide Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the hospital aide opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for direct care support services to the institution while transporting patients to/from Oregon State Hospital or other State Institutions to/from courts, jails or community mental health agencies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous lab experience preferred, but will train
• Previous experience as a patient transporter or nursing assistant
• ServSafe’ Food Handlers License
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation
• Prefer six months of previous experience in a patient care related area or be a graduate of a certified patient care program
• Working with a great kitchen and dietary team
• Impact on patient care and their quality of life
• Gaining healthcare experience

I would like to submit my application for the hospital aide opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for and assists patients with personal care (which may include lifting, positioning, turning and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Basic computer data entry and retrieval skills
• On-the-job training in use of various equipment, and in department methods and procedures
• Food Handlers License or equivalent such as Safe Serve Certification
• Prepares menus in a timely fashion according to requirements
• Train new employees on the cash register and Diet Office computer
• Monitors, orders and stacks linen on the linen cart in the sub-sterile area for the day
• Soaks, cleans, and/or rinses anesthesia instruments/equipment according to Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and manufacturer recommendations or sends anesthesia instruments/equipment to Sterile Processing department for sterilization
• Performs light maintenance to anesthesia instruments and equipment according to policy guidelines

I am excited to be applying for the position of hospital aide. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for personal care, assist with food preparation, assist with exercises and provide other activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Available for weekend and evening coverage
• Reliable, enthusiastic, able to prioritize, and to follow detailed instructions without direct supervision
• Reading and writing English fluently, and able to converse in English clearly
• Is registered as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in Ohio
• Provides high-quality patient care
• Interacts with all levels of staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure
• Is pleasant, polite, patient, caring, passionate and empathetic
• Preserves patient dignity

I am excited to be applying for the position of hospital aide. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance in the task of lifting, transferring, repositioning and transporting high risk patients in conjunction with the nursing/patient care services staff.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Is flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, professional and maintains confidentiality
• Assists in preparing salads, desserts and nourishments
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dining Services Supervisor
• Assist the Physical, Occupational or Speech therapists with patient care activities at the bedside and/or in the open gym
• Assist with therapy scheduling
• Ensure cleanliness of clinic and equipment
• Assist front desk staff with billing of treatments, patient scheduling, answering phones, typing, filing and faxing
• Assist the Physical, Occupational or Speech therapists with patient care activities as needed

I would like to submit my application for the hospital aide opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for personal care, rehabilitative, support services, observation of patient through written and verbal communication.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Uses high pressure air to clean small lumen instruments and a pipe cleaner to clear lumen
• Ensures departmental supplies are adequately stocked and prepares orders for new supplies
• Examines equipment to detect broken, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair
• Cleans and dusts work area, including nurse’s station and bathroom in the patient care area
• May operate and inspect per designated equipment protocols to maintain a safe and functional environment
• Loads and oversees dishwashers
• Ensures diet lists are collected from units, including telephone and verbal orders, at designated times
• Prepares coffee, hot water, iced tea, milk, creamers, for tray line