Porter
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Position Summary
The Porter functions within Central Portering and is responsible for transporting and distributing equipment, supplies, food and linen as well as transporting patients.
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
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Responsibilities
The Porter is responsible for the distribution of equipment, supplies, food, and linen throughout the facility. Additionally, they are tasked with the safe transport of patients between departments.
Requirements
Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and the ability to communicate effectively in English. The role requires physical capability to lift heavy equipment and the ability to operate specialized delivery machinery.
Skills
- Patient transport
- Equipment handling
- Linen distribution
- Tow motor operation
- Delivery equipment operation
- Lifting
- Prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Physical stamina
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Administrative
- Transportation
Keywords
- Porter
- Patient transport
- Hospital services
- Linen distribution
- Tow motor
- Delivery equipment
- Physical labor
- Logistics
- Healthcare support
- Equipment handling