Porter

Halton Healthcare; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Milton is seeking a Porter to join their Environmental Services team. The role involves safely transporting patients and equipment within the hospital, ensuring adherence to established procedures. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This temporary part-time position offers flexible shifts and is integral to providing exemplary patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent related experience in a similar environment required.
• Must possess English language verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, and miscellaneous items safely.
• Assist nursing staff with patient lifts and transportation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Job description

• FTE: Must provide availability of up to a 0.4 FTE
• Union Status: CUPE 815
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Part-time
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year
• Site Location: Milton

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

As a member of the Environmental Services team, the Porter will safely and efficiently transport patients, equipment and miscellaneous items within the confines of the facilities buildings by various methods including by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed as directed.

• Follow all established procedures in accordance with the patient flow system
• Properly utilize hand-held technology
• Transport patients, charts, specimen, pharmaceuticals and the required equipment to various treatment and diagnosticareas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner
• Collect and clean equipment as necessary
• Assist with facility transport activities as assigned
• Assist nursing staff with patient lifts by locating necessary equipment and assist in transportation of patients and specimens as directed by nursing staff
• Transport and exchange blue ware, case cart, crash carts
• Operate wheel chair washer
• RTLS – Real Time Locating Systems, porters will use this service to locate wheelchairs beds and stretchers
• Respond to Code Medical with wheelchair/stretcher when required
• Actively participate in team activities, schedule training sessions and mandatory meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Recent related experience in similar environment required
• Ability to use technology in a hand-held device to accept and complete tasks
• Demonstrated ability to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Must possess English language verbal communications skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand and communicate both verbal and written instructions, read product labels and procedure manuals
• Good interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with patients, visitors, medical staff and other hospital personnel
• Ability to set and adjust priorities, multi-task and manage time effectively in response to changing unit needs
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job including standing for long periods, repetitive walking, reaching, repetitive bending, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics .
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently, following specific instructions, procedures and schedules.
• Must be able to work where exposed to infection, blood/human waste, odors and work interruptions.
• Must be confident and adaptable to working in a variety of clinical settings and facilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours:Monday toSunday, 0800-1600, 0900-1700, 1000-1800, 1600-2400, 1700-0100, 0000-0800; 7.5 hour shifts, every other weekend (Hours may be subject to change based on operational needs.)

Salary:$26.50 to $27.01 per hour

Date Posted:May 13, 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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