Company Bio
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 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Permanent position, with 4 & 8 hour shifts, evenings including weekends 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.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s Occupational Health and Safety department.
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.
Closing Statement

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.