Porter
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
1. Grade 12 (preferred)
2. Oral and written English ability
3. Ability to identify and respond to priorities
4. Ability to understand and follow directions
5. Ability to adjust to handling of highs and lows in providing services
6. Good interpersonal and communication skills
7. Ability to operate tow motor, where applicable
8. Ability to operate delivery equipment
9. Ability to push, pull and lift heavy equipment and stand constantly
10. Ability to lift 25 pounds (linen)
11. Ability to move patients
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Porter is responsible for the transport and distribution of equipment, supplies, food, and linen throughout the facility. Additionally, the role involves the safe transport of patients between departments.
Requirements
Candidates should possess the ability to lift 25 pounds and perform constant standing, pushing, and pulling of heavy equipment. Proficiency in oral and written English is required, along with the ability to follow directions and prioritize tasks effectively.
Skills
- Patient transport
- Equipment handling
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Lifting
- Tow motor operation
- Delivery equipment operation
- Prioritization
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Administrative
- Transportation
Keywords
- Porter
- Patient transport
- Hospital logistics
- Linen distribution
- Equipment handling
- Tow motor
- Delivery equipment
- Physical labor
- Healthcare support
- Administrative support