Porter - Temporary Part-Time

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Brockville General Hospital is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Porter to assist in patient transport, delivery of supplies and equipment, and movement of materials across the facility. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and customer service.

Shift hours vary (early to late, weekends and holidays) with potential extension. Requires Grade 12, WHMIS training, and ability to lift heavy items while working independently or in a team. Union CUPE.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• WHMIS training.
• Read, write and communicate effectively.
• Relate to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers tactfully.
• Good decision making and problem solving.
• Flexible, creative and able to establish priorities.
• Must have physical ability to perform all tasks.
• Work is moderately heavy: lifting, walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Knowledge of safe lifting practices and ability to use lift equipment.
• Work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to use a portable phone and respond to overhead paging.
• Familiar with computer usage (word processing, email, spreadsheets).
• Previous related experience an asset.
• Knowledge of hospital layout an asset.
• Good attendance and availability.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and materials as directed.
• Move patients for diagnostic tests and between units.
• Transport specimens, equipment and mail within the hospital.
• Stock and deliver linen supplies.
• Maintain safe work practices and deliver high-quality service.
• Participate in hospital-wide activities and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Reading & writing

Effective communication

Patient interaction

Decision making

Prioritization

Physical ability

Lifting & moving

Safe lifting practices

Team collaboration

Computer usage

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

WHMIS training

Job description

Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 3 months with possible extension)

Salary: $25.01 to $26.74/hour

Hours of Work: 0700-1900/1900 0700 /0530-1330/0800-1600/1000-1800/1100-1900/1300-2100 including weekends & holidays.

(hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Union Association: CUPE

Position Summary:

The Porter is responsible for assisting and transporting patients and materials throughout all areas of the Hospital as directed. The Porter duties include transporting patients for diagnostic tests and in between in-patient units, transporting specimens, equipment and mail within the Hospital and stocking and delivering linen supplies. The focus of the Porter is on performing safe work practices and high quality work and providing excellent customer service.

The Porter participates in in-services and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements:

Education, Experience, Specific Training:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• WHMIS training

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner with patients, visitors, staff and volunteers
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to establish priorities
• Must have physical ability to perform all tasks
• Work is moderately heavy; involving lifting, considerable walking and standing, bending, pushing and pulling
• Knowledge of safe lifting practices and ability to utilize lift equipment and/or assistance for heavy lifting when required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as a team member
• Ability to use portable phone
• Ability to respond to overhead paging
• Familiar with computer usage (e.g. word processing, email, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Previous related experience an asset
• Knowledge of the physical layout of the hospital an asset
• Good attendance and availability required

Brockville General Hospital values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is strongly committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Brockville General Hospital welcomes all applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Brockville General Hospital will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Brockville General Hospital will support and assist applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. For information or to discuss any specific needs you may have in the interview process or in any testing required of candidates, please contact Human Resources at 613-345-5649 ext. 51453.

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As a designated Rural Community Hospital, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses working at Brockville General Hospital may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit www.Canada.ca for details.