Job Description

North York General is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.
What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care - the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care-a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.
North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.
We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!
Position Summary
Transporter, 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 Offer
Working 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 Regular position, with 4 & 8 hour shifts, all shifts in the Portering Services Department. 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. #INDO
How to Apply
Think 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.

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