Patient Transport Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Patient Transport Attendant to ensure the safe transportation of patients and critical medical items. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to handle physically demanding tasks, and completion of relevant training. Candidates must have a high school education and will benefit from experience in Indigenous languages and customs. A supportive workplace culture values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Benefits

Support for applicants with disabilities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Must complete on-the-job training for Cushman Cart and lifts/transfers.
• CPR training must meet Employer policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and medical items safely within the hospital.
• Assist in lifting and transferring patients for care.
• Maintain oxygen therapy and clean equipment as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good interpersonal and English communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking and prioritization

Education

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards

Cushman Cart Training

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training

Job description

Requisition ID

393264

Position Number

20016465

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

City

Winnipeg

Employer

Shared Health

Site

Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit

Patient Equipment Transport

Job Stream

Clinical Support

Union

CUPE

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

FTE

Casual

Anticipated Shift

Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement

In Person

Daily Hours Worked

7.75

Annual Base Hours

2015

Salary

$20.849, $21.458, $22.088, $22.739, $23.407, $24.096

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Patient Equipment and Transport Depot and with the guidance of professional staff on the patient units/departments, the incumbent is responsible for the safe transportation of patients (oxygen, tubing, etc.) and other patient related items required urgently for patient care (e.g. narcotics, supplies, blood products, specimens, medical records and equipment) within the Centre. Cleans equipment as directed. Transports the deceased to the morgue and oversees the release of the bodies to funeral homes. Assists in the lifting, turning and transferring of patients on the patient care units, in preparation for transport. Maintains oxygen therapy and seeks direction from professional patient care staff as needed.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Must successfully complete on the job Cushman Cart Training within three months and lifts and transfers training within one month.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have good interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have good organizational skills and be able to communicate in an effective manner with all levels of staff.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting requests for service required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant walking (11-15 kms per shift) required.
• Lifting, turning and transferring of patients (some in excess of 270 kgs) required.
• Considerable bending, pushing, pulling and lifting required in the transport of equipment (10-270 kgs) within the Centre.
• Must be able to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and/or stressful situations.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occasional adverse weather conditions.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.