Patient Transfer Attendant - Thompson, Manitoba

Transdev Ontario Manitoba; Thompson; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Great Place To Work

Job summary

Transdev Canada Inc. in Thompson, Manitoba, is hiring a full-time Stretcher Attendant. No experience is required as extensive training is provided to transfer patients safely and respectfully.

The role involves teamwork to assist patients, with a rotating 4 days on / 4 days off schedule and a 48-hour work week. Compensation is $20.61 per hour, with full benefits for eligible employees and a commitment to health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated kindness, compassion, and respect for others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated, punctual, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating with your partner to provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Transferring stable patients between medical facilities.
• Taking patients home after a medical stay.
• Liaising with medical professionals.
• Documenting patient information and all relevant transport data.
• Engaging with patients throughout transfers.
• Monitoring patients and responding to their needs.
• Communicating with Dispatch.
• Following all Safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Communication

English

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Patient Transport Services, a subsidiary of Transdev Canada Inc, is Manitoba's premier and largest provider of non-emergency patient transport and we set the standards when it comes to non-urgent patient transport. Since inception, Patient Transport Services has been committed to providing the highest quality service for our patients. This dedication to high standards has laid the foundation for what we've become known for and continues to propel our success today. It's this commitment to excellence that has earned us the distinction of being the #1 provider of choice for patient transport in Manitoba.

Job Overview

Patient Transport is hiring for a full-time entry level position as a Stretcher Attendant to fill an existing vacancy for Thompson, Manitoba region. No experience is necessary to join our growing company, as we offer extensive training to prepare you to transfer patients. Being a Stretcher Attendant is an active and rewarding career, working as a team to help those in need of our services.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating with your partner to provide excellent customer service to patients
• Transferring stable patients between medical facilities
• Taking patients home after a medical stay
• Liaising with medical professionals
• Documenting patient information and all relevant information related to the transport
• Engaging with patients throughout the transfer
• Monitoring patients and responding to their needs
• Communicating with Dispatch
• Following all Safety protocols and procedures

Requirements

• Demonstrated kindness, compassion, and respect for others
• Positive attitude with a professional demeanor
• Self-motivated, punctual, and eager to learn
• Ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to safely lift and transfer 250+ lbs. using a stretcher or stair chair in a team setting
• Safe driving practices with a clean driving record

Certifications & Clearances (issued within the past 60 days)

• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Standard First Aid with CPR (BLS)

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Class 4F Driver's License
• Must currently hold a Class 5F license

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent (4 days on, 4 days off)

Pay

$20.61 per hour

Work Location

Thompson, Manitoba

To serve as many people in need as possible, Patient Transport operates 24/7. We are currently hiring for a rotating full time condensed work week of 48 hours- 4 x 12-hour shifts. Our team members work 4 shifts in a row, and then enjoy 4 days off. We encourage a work life balance and believe in supporting the health and wellbeing of our team members.

Benefits

The Perks

• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program and a great company perks program
• We offer an Employee Referral Bonus
• We are an Award Winning company and certified Great Place To Work
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global group

Transdev is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.