Job Description

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.Position SummaryTransporter, Portering Services
You goal in this position is to primarily transport patients throughout the Hospital. However, you will also transport materials, linen, supplies and other duties as assigned. You work well independently with no supervision, and are able to set priorities. You are an effective team player and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You also demonstrate basic computer skills. This position supports the Hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.On a practical level, you will

• Transport blood and specimens to the lab

• Assist patients and nursing staff with a variety of services

• Deliver supplies

• Clean equipment as required

• Receive all calls through the HRC

• Move equipment to storage for repair

• Answer and respond to requests

• Respond to Codes

• Assist in team efforts to complete tasks in an unsupervised environment

• Deliver clean linen

• Refill Scrub- Ex Machine

• Collect soiled linen

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Experience required in continuous heavy lifting, processing of documentation through use of computers and dealing with client concerns by phone and in person

• Bilingualism in French/ English an asset

What We OfferWorking at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Permanent Position, with 4 hour shifts, Evening shifts in the Portering Services Department on the General Site at 4001 Leslie Street. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDOHow to ApplyThink you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

North York General Hospital