Porter
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the porter's responsibilities include: transporting patients to and from various wards and departments; assisting with patient lifts and transfers; assisting patients in and out of wheelchairs; delivery of food wagons and late trays to clinical units; delivery of specimens, equipment, documents and supplies; movement of heavy equipment and supplies; operation of power equipment; responding to all Codes and assisting as required; and other duties as assigned. Functions according to the job description for this position.
Schedule Work Hours
days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
- Grade 12 (preferred)
- Oral and written English ability
- Ability to identify and respond to priorities
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Ability to adjust to handling of highs and lows in providing services
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to operate tow motor, where applicable
- Ability to operate delivery equipment
- Ability to push, pull and lift heavy equipment and stand constantly
- Ability to lift 25 pounds (linen)
- Ability to move patients
More about this job
Responsibilities
The porter is responsible for transporting patients to various departments and assisting with patient lifts and transfers. Additionally, they handle the delivery of food, specimens, and equipment while responding to emergency codes as required.
Requirements
Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and the ability to communicate effectively in English. The role requires physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and the ability to follow directions in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Skills
- Patient transport
- Patient lifting
- Equipment operation
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Prioritization
- Lifting heavy equipment
- Tow motor operation
- Delivery equipment operation
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Administrative
- Trades
Keywords
- Porter
- Patient transport
- Clinical units
- Wheelchair assistance
- Tow motor
- Heavy equipment
- Healthcare
- Patient care
- Logistics
- Safety