Transport Aide

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking patient support staff to assist with transporting patients and equipment within the hospital. This role involves the critical task of ensuring patient comfort and safety during their hospital stay while supporting clinical teams in various essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Deliver laboratory specimens and patient belongings.
• Engage with patients during transport to improve their experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of transport equipment and areas.
• Assist in training new employees on procedures.

Skills

Patient engagement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Function: Responsible for providing non-nursing patient support services, including transporting patients, laboratory specimens, and equipment, morgue runs, errands and deliveries, and maintaining a safe and suitable work environment for all patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed within the hospital. Assist nursing and other clinical personnel with patient transfers to/from transportation equipment. Assist patients into and out of automobiles using established procedures when discharging or transporting. Place equipment in vehicles as necessary. Transport deceased patients to the hospital morgue as required, ensuring corridors are clear of obstructions.
2. Deliver laboratory specimens, x-rays, lab reports, telephone requests, stock requisitions, and other miscellaneous items, including patient belongings and reports, to support the nursing unit.
3. Demonstrate a high level of patient engagement by communicating effectively with patients during transport. Inform patients about the tests being performed and discuss their hospital stay to improve their experience.
4. Move wheeled equipment such as hospital beds, carts, cardiac geriatric chairs, and supplies as instructed; transport medical equipment to discharge areas. Clean and maintain all transport and medical equipment, keeping areas tidy and safe. Report any broken equipment or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
5. Assist in training new employees in daily procedures, ensuring adherence to hospital policies, rules, and regulations.
6. Assist hospitality associates with cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms as required.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

About Care New England Health System (CNE): Care New England and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations leading advances in medical research, attracting top specialists, and offering innovative programs to engage the community in health discussions.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.