Porter

Mediclinic Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Porter to transport and escort patients, equipment, and files within the hospital. Applicants should have a Grade 10 education and client service experience, with a valid PDP license and proficiency in English. This permanent position requires on-site work and involves assisting with emergencies and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Essential minimum experience: client services/dealing with the public.
• Health care experience (e.g., care work) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Transport and escort patients safely to a pre-determined location.
• Assist with evacuations during emergency situations.
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of patient rights and hospital values.

Skills

Licence with PDP

English proficiency (read; speak and write)

Kinetic handling principles

Health and Safety Act and regulations

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Microsoft Office

Two-way radio systems

Job description

Porter

Important Notice

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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

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Additional Information

Closing date: 14/11/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nuegent Brink
Reference number: 65050
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Supportive Services
Job Segment: Housekeeping, Healthcare, Hospitality