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Patient Transportation Attendant

Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board (DSB)

Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A regional healthcare service provider in Ontario is seeking a Patient Transportation Attendant for non-urgent patient transportation services. The role involves assisting patients, maintaining vehicle and equipment, and ensuring patient confidentiality. Qualified candidates should hold a 3-year Standard First Aid certification, a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License, and possess good communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of $24.11 – $24.58/hour.

Benefits

Wellness program available for family
Temporary Market Wage Adjustment: $5/hr
Competitive benefit package

Qualifications

  • 3-year certification in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C required.
  • Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License necessary.
  • Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient transportation using a stretcher-capable vehicle.
  • Maintain dignity and confidentiality of patients.
  • Document patient transfer information and operational details.

Skills

Standard First Aid
CPR Level C
Driving skills
Bilingualism (English and French)
Knowledge of technological systems

Education

3-year certification in Standard First Aid
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Word
Job description
About us

Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board (DSB) is looking for a self‑motivated & energetic individual to join our industry‑leading organization which works towards the delivery of high‑quality services and programs to the residents of Manitoulin‑Sudbury Districts. The DSB is responsible for overseeing and managing a range of services divested to the municipal order of government, including Ontario Works, Community Housing, Paramedic Services (Land Ambulance), Non‑Urgent Patient Transportation, and Early Learning and Child Care Services.

Our Team

The Manitoulin‑Sudbury District Services Board is comprised of 14 board members and has been in existence for 25 years. With three main departments, Integrated Human Services, Paramedic Services, and Administration, and over 200 employees, we service a large geographical area totaling 45,000 square km. We are proud to serve our communities, and we remain committed to our mission of delivering effective, fair, and safe services to our residents.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a driven individual to join our team as a Patient Transportation Attendant. The position will be in Little Current within our Non‑Urgent Patient Transportation Service. The Patient Transportation Attendant (PTA) will actively participate in the mobility needs of patients while providing non‑urgent transportation to in‑patients of medical facilities. Most of the patient transportation will be from one medical facility to another. The PTA will operate a stretcher‑capable transport vehicle and multiple mobility devices, utilizing a variety of travel routes to timely, efficiently, and safely arrive at pick‑up locations and destinations. The PTA will assist medical escorts during the transfer where applicable. The PTA will also be responsible for documenting all pertinent information related to the patient transfer, and other dealings through the course of their day to assess the effectiveness of this service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain effective communication, coordination, and working relations with all stakeholders.
  • Physically able to perform two‑person lifts and transfers, in a safe, smooth controlled manner, of patients utilizing appropriate patient lifting equipment and techniques.
  • Maintain and record complete patient and operational documentation.
  • Maintain dignity and patient confidentiality during every encounter.
  • Restock and clean the vehicle and equipment as required.
  • Complete checklists, encompassing vehicle readiness, vehicle and equipment sanitation, equipment deficiencies, etc. to ensure quality assurance.
  • Practice proper hand hygiene and utilize personal protective equipment as required during all patient encounters in compliance with all workplace safety and infection control standards.
  • Represent the DSB in a professional and courteous manner and in accordance with the Policy and Procedure manual.
  • Liaise with the on‑duty Paramedic Superintendent to optimize patient movements and to report any alterations that may impact operations.
  • Complete incident reports and/or vehicle collision reports, as per Policies and Procedures.
  • Stock vehicles to ensure that material resources are in place as per Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications and Specific Skills
  • Current 3‑year certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED.
  • Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License, must be able to obtain and maintain the equivalent to F Class License.
  • Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector.
  • Be free of any communicable diseases.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of technological systems including computers, tablets, fax machines, internet, and email.
  • Understanding of basic word processing software (Microsoft Word).
What We Offer You

Competitive Salary:
Competitive and inclusive benefit package:
• Wellness program available to spouses and children.
• Temporary Market Wage Adjustment: $5/hr.
• Current overall salary range: $24.11 – $24.58/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manitoulin‑Sudbury District Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005). If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and a résumé outlining their education, skills, qualifications, and experience and how they relate to this position and a completed Pre‑Hire Package: Pre‑Hire Package.

Information gathered relative to this position is done in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection. While all responses are appreciated; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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