Hospital Assistant/porter - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network
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Toronto, Canada

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Contract

  • Department: FM-PRO Clinical Support

Company Description:


  • The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:

CUPE/NOWU

Site:
Toronto General Hospital
/ Toronto Western Hospital/ Princess Margaret Cancer Centre


Department:
Transportation


Reports to:
Supervisor


Wage range:
Start rate: $24.92 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements

Status:
Temporary Casual/Temporary Part-time (

Contract Duration:
May 01, September 02, 2024)

Shifts:
Must be available for all shifts.

Day, Evening, and Night shifts including on Weekends and Stat Holidays (Availability requirements may vary depending on the site that you are hired at).


The Hospital Assistant performs general and specific duties in accordance with Patient Transportation Department standards of practice, policies and procedures.


Duties

  • Transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to various locations for tests and other procedures, as per established schedule or as requested. These locations include patient rooms, departments for tests like xrays, CT scan, MRI, to procedures like endoscopies, and the emergency department. Transporting patients who have passed away to the morgue.
  • Assisting to transfer patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs under the direction of clinical staff.
  • Responding immediately with specialized equipment when a patient is being resuscitated or in medical distress.
  • Picking up and delivering specimens. blood products, supplies, dirty/soiled instruments, equipment and other miscellaneous items to various locations, as per established schedule or as requested.
  • Using a mobile device to accept, start, and complete assigned tasks.
  • Monitoring and replenishing medical and other supplies to ensure the department has sufficient quantity on hand.
  • Following all Infection Prevention and Control procedures including hand washing and isolation procedures.
  • Wearing gloves, isolation gowns, masks (surgical and N95), eye protection, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while carrying out duties as required.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting stretchers, wheelchairs, pumps, IV poles and other patient handling equipment with bleach and other cleaning chemicals in accordance with training and procedures while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Performing crossfunctional duties as assigned and/or required.
  • Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications:


  • At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent.
  • 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6months on the job training.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and/or instructions.
  • Must be able to read/understand short notes and brief forms to read invoices, orders and memos.
  • Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, etc.).
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: pushing/pulling case carts; pushing/pulling patients in beds/wheelchairs weighing greater than 20 kg; lifting bins; pushing pumps.
  • Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
  • Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multitask.
  • Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
  • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
  • Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
***Casual staff must be available for all shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights) on weekdays, weekends, and stat holidays and are assigned
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