Porter - Guelph, Canada - Guelph General Hospital (GGH)

Guelph General Hospital (GGH)

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Status

Casual

Department

Diagnostic Imaging

Job Code

7555

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of
_Together, a healthier community for everyone. _

Living our values is important here and if you want to join a team that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative and inspired, you can see more details about the position currently available below.

Current Rate of Pay:
Min $22.78- Max $ 23.37

Current Shifts: 12 hours, All Shifts

Position Summary:

Within the context of a patient and family centered care, the Porter transports patients of all ages with a wide variety and complexity of illness and injury, including deceased patients, between various areas within the hospital.

Duties include transporting/escorting patients, along with their families, to and from required areas using stretchers, wheelchairs and beds and assisting nursing and technical staff with the transferring of patients, as required.

The Porter maintains cleaning supplies for stretcher cleaning areas, and cleans equipment and morgue and other areas as required. The Porter picks up and delivers equipment, supplies, specimens, blood products and other items as assigned.

In this role, you will:

Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow with a generous professional development program via our education assistance fund and inhouse development programs
Have access to an amazing total rewards package which includes competitive pay, health and dental benefits, Short and long term disability and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) where we match your contributions by 126%
Be a part of an organization committed to the wellbeing of our workforce
Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team's commitment to antiracism and antioppression through our actions
Be a part of a team of high performing health care professionals

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life's experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone

It's one of Ontario's most robust and growing economies
You will have access to excellent schools which include a university and college
There are multiple centres of faith reflected in the community

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Experience working in a hospital environment and with following universal precautions preferred
Ability to complete Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning eLearning Course within first 30 days
Proven ability to work unsupervised
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills along with the ability to make independent decisions and establish priorities
Physically capable of maneuvering and pushing, pulling carts, stretchers and wheelchairs with patients, and assisting with patient transfers
Excellent hand/eye coordination skills to navigate a busy hospital environment
Ability to work with frequent walking, bending, lifting, gripping, reaching, pulling and pushing
Ability to work with cleaning products and to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Ability to work independently and in a selfdirected manner as well as collaboratively within a team in a fastpaced and everchanging environment
Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians

Come and join our team if you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be support and empowered.

All positions at GGH contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. GGH is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment which provides equal opportunities to people with disabilities. In pursuit of GGH's vision of together, a healthier community for everyone, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired to provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families_