Job Description

Close Date

Mar. 7 2023

Location

Port Hardy Hospital - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0600-1615

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$24.41 - $24.41

FTE

0.91

Bi-weekly Hours

68.25

Planned Start Date

Apr. 14 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager or designate, and utilizing a computerized dispatch system, the Inter-Facility Porter assists patient care staff by transporting patients and their belongings to various destinations within the hospital or to another facility; administers first aid as required. Performs a variety of duties relating to distribution and transportation of hospital items such as laboratory specimens, blood and blood products, charts, pharmaceuticals, and medical and surgical supplies and the movement of equipment such as beds, commodes, walkers, lift equipment, and medical gas cylinders. Completes record keeping functions associated with distribution duties. Responsible for performing all deliveries and returns of medical rolling stock to/from the equipment depot. Responsible for the cleaning processes associated with each piece maintained by the sites equipment depot and sending in work orders for repairs on said equipment. Performs some general clerical duties as required and maintains a clean, safe and tidy work area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10, plus one-year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. Class 4 Driver\'s License (Restricted).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively with high level of customer service
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work with minimal supervision or direction
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computers and handheld computing devices

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Additional information for applicants

Class 4 drivers licence required (or higher). Preference will be given to candidates with a current Class 4 licence. if none are suitable, then consideration will be given to other candidates, under the expectation that they will gain their novice Class 4 licence prior to start date, and will commit to getting the full licence within 12 months.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Facilities Subsector

Affiliation/Union

HEU

Island Health