Job Description

Posting #: 2023-917108

CUPE 815

Position: Porter

Department: Environmental Services

Status: Temporary Part-time (Approximately 6 months)

Hours: Monday to Sunday; 0630/0700/0800/0900/1000/1100/1400/1500/1600/2300 (Hours may be subject to change based on operational needs.)

Site: Oakville

Halton Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with \xe2\x80\x98exemplary patient care, always\xe2\x80\x99 at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Summary:

As a member of the Environmental Services team, the Porter will safely and efficiently transport patients, equipment and miscellaneous items within the confines of the facilities buildings by various methods including by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed as directed.

This is what you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing:

• Follow all established procedures in accordance with the patient flow system
• Properly utilize hand-held technology
• Transport patients, charts, specimen, pharmaceuticals and the required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner
• Collect and clean equipment as necessary
• Assist with facility transport activities as assigned
• Assist nursing staff with patient lifts by locating necessary equipment and assist in transportation of patients and specimens as directed by nursing staff
• Transport and exchange blue ware, case cart, crash carts
• Operate wheel chair washer
• RTLS \xe2\x80\x93 Real Time Locating Systems, porters will use this service to locate wheelchairs beds and stretchers
• Respond to Code Medical with wheelchair/stretcher when required
• Actively participate in team activities, schedule training sessions and mandatory meetings
• Other duties as assigned

This is what you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Grade 12 diploma required
• Recent related experience in similar environment required
• Ability to use technology in a hand-held device to accept and complete tasks
• Demonstrated ability to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Must possess English language verbal communications skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand and communicate both verbal and written instructions, read product labels and procedure manuals
• Good interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with patients, visitors, medical staff and other hospital personnel
• Ability to set and adjust priorities, multi-task and manage time effectively in response to changing unit needs
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job including standing for long periods, repetitive walking, reaching, repetitive bending, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics .
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently, following specific instructions, procedures and schedules.
• Must be able to work where exposed to infection, blood/human waste, odors and work interruptions.
• Must be confident and adaptable to working in a variety of clinical settings and facilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Salary: $18.23 to 22.79 per hour

Date Posted: March 30, 2023

Internal applications due by: April 6, 2023

The ideal candidate should be highly organized with a positive, \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude. We require a person who is reliable and takes pride in their work with the ability to function in a fast-paced, physically demanding and patient focused customer service oriented environment.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we\'d like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals\xe2\x80\x99 health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, We ask for everyone\'s cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns.

All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.

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