Porter - Casual - 2022-122

Open Date Feb 16 2022 - 08:26:00 AM Close Date Feb 21 2022 - 11:59:00 PM

Position Title Porter - Casual - 2022-122 Posting Type Casual

Posting Status Active Position Length Permanent

Department Group Porter Hours per Week

Department Porter Openings 1

Education High School Diploma

Description

Position Summary:

The Porter is responsible for assisting and transporting patients and materials throughout all areas of the Hospital as directed. The Porter duties include transporting patients for diagnostic tests and in between in-patient units, transporting specimens, equipment and mail within the Hospital and stocking and delivering linen supplies. The focus of the Porter is on performing safe work practices and high quality work and providing excellent customer service.

The Porter participates in in-services and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements:

Education, Experience, Specific Training:

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

WHMIS training

Code White Training mandatory

BCLS certified and experience/skill in Crisis Intervention preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate effectively

Demonstrated ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner with patients, visitors, staff and volunteers

Good decision making and problem solving skills

Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to establish priorities

Must have physical ability to perform all tasks

Work is moderately heavy; involving lifting, considerable walking and standing, bending, pushing and pulling

Knowledge of safe lifting practices and ability to utilize lift equipment and/or assistance for heavy lifting when required

Ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as a team member

Ability to use portable phone

Ability to respond to overhead paging

Familiar with computer usage (e.g. word processing, email, spreadsheets, etc.)

Previous related experience an asset

Knowledge of the physical layout of the hospital an asset

Good attendance and availability required

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