Porter

Mediclinic; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 100 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Paarl is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely transport patients and equipment throughout the hospital. The candidate should have Grade 10 education and experience in client services. Essential skills include English proficiency and a valid PDP licence. This role is key in supporting hospital operations while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 essential for the role.
• Experience in client services is required.
• Ability to communicate in English (read, speak and write).

Responsibilities

• Transport and escort patients safely to a pre-determined location.
• Assist with evacuations during emergency situations.
• Execute Driver function as per hospital request.

Skills

Licence with PDP

Patient rights charter

English proficiency

Kinetic handling principles

Knowledge of medico-legal risks

Two-way radio systems

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Internal emergency evacuation plans

Knowledge of administrative tasks

Health and Safety Act and regulations

Education

Grade 10

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To transport and escort patients, equipment, files and related items between different departments of a hospital to support hospital operations in delivering the highest standards of care

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Transport and escort patients safely to a pre-determined location
• Assist with evacuations during emergency situations
• Execute Driver function (as per hospital request and within hospital guidelines)
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of patient rights and Mediclinic values

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 10

DESIRED EDUCATION

• None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Client services / Dealing with the public

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare experience (e.g. care work)

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Licence with PDP
• Patient rights charter
• English proficiency (read; speak and write)
• Kinetic handling principles
• Knowledge of Medico,legal risks
• Two,way radio systems
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Internal emergency evacuation plans
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Health and Safety Act and regulations