Porter

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Porter to ensure safe and efficient transportation of patients and equipment throughout the hospital. This vital role involves assisting clinical staff, managing linens, and adhering to strict safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Join a compassionate team committed to providing exceptional care and support in a dynamic hospital environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma with six months of related hospital experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic devices.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
• Assist nursing staff with lifting and tending to patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of transport equipment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Time Management

Initiative

Physical Stamina

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer Tracking System

Hydraulic Patient Lifts

Electronic Communication Devices

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Porter is responsible for transporting patients, equipment, clean and soiled linen, specimens throughout the hospital. Assists clinical staff when required. Duties are handled in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of six months related experience in a hospital setting
- Basic computer skills, ability to use pager, handheld device or other electronic communication device.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients and members of the health care team.
- Ability to organize time and prioritize to complete assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of Hospital Isolation Guidelines
- "Lift and Transfer" Program
- Initiative to work independently.
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed throughout the hospital, ensuring that appropriate areas are notified and the patient is set-up properly and safely. This may involve moving furniture.
- Assists nursing staff as required by lifting and tending to patients, using proper body mechanics as outlined in the "lift and transfer" program.
- Maintains knowledge of the various Hydraulic Patient lifts in use throughout the hospital.
- Provides transport service for pick-up and delivery of all laboratory specimens and reports in compliance with established method and timeframes, as requested.
- Ensures all patient wheelchairs, stretchers or beds are returned to department and are properly maintained and disinfected. Ensures clean linens are placed on all patient stretchers and short-stay beds.
- Monitors pager and telephone. Keeps track of patient names and locations through computer tracking system.
- Maintains adequate supplies of linens on units and delivers linen as requested/scheduled.
- Empties chutes, collects soiled linen from collection points and transports soiled linen carts to the dock area. Collects isolation linen as required.
- Unloads clean and soiled linen carts to and from Mohawk Hospital Services vehicles.
- Monitors usage in departments to determine replenishment of clean linen.
- Ensures all supplies and carts are properly stocked and maintained.
- Transfers deceased patients to morgue using cadaver lift and places in morgue drawers.
- Transports soiled equipment to a centralized location for staging to be cleaned.
- Supports other portering groups when required.
- Receives transport requests through the hospital paging system. Required to follow strict processes in order to provide a safe and efficient transport.
- Handles patients with IV's, oxygen, chest tubes and ventilators with extreme care and notifies nursing of any unusual occurrence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

WAGE RATE
$27.70....$28.90....$30.11