Porter

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario seeks a PAR Porter. The role involves transporting patients, assisting nursing staff, and performing light housekeeping duties in the Post Anaesthetic Room. Candidates should have a minimum Grade 12 education and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience is an asset. The wage rate is $27.70 to $30.11 per hour, plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, speak, and write English.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good attendance and work performance record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within PAR and to Day Surgery.
• Complete role-related documentation.
• Restock supplies within PAR and assist with general clean-up.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Good attendance and performance

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Job description

Position Summary

The PAR porter is a member of the Post Anaesthetic Room Team who assists the nursing staff to transport patients, stock supplies and perform light housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education; able to read, speak and write English
• Able to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients and members of the health care team
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and prioritize needs to complete assigned tasks
• Demonstrated initiative to work independently. Able to follow directions correctly
• Good attendance and work performance record is essential

Responsibilities

• Transports patients within PAR and from PAR to Day Surgery and the In-patient areas
• Notifies receiving unit nurse of patient’s arrival from PAR. Ensures bed sides are up and call bell is within reach of patient
• Completes documentation assigned to the role
• Assists in moving furniture in patient’s room to clear way for the bed or stretcher
• Returns stretcher to the PAR
• Cleans stretcher and replaces linen upon return of stretcher to PAR
• Stocks blanket warmer with linen
• Keep supply of pillows and pillowcases. Requests extra linen supplies when required
• Delivers laboratory specimens to the lab
• Changes and cleans blood pressure cuff between patients
• Cleans oximeter probe between patients
• Prepares PAR bays for early morning procedures including ECT and cardioversions
• Restocks supplies at each bay and within the cupboards and shelves in PAR
• Assists with the general clean up of the unit
• Answers the phone, using proper identification when the UCC or a nurse is busy
• Assists the nurse with a restless patient as requested
• Performs tasks requested by the Nurse Manager or delegate
• Reports to the Resource Nurse prior to leaving the unit at the end of the tour
• Checking the floors for P.A.R. / O.R. stretchers and return them to the unit
• Collects devices for return to MDR
• Other duties as assigned

Wage Rate

Hourly: $27.70....$28.90....$30.11 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)