Porter

Job summary

The porter is responsible for the physical transport and distribution of equipment, supplies, food, and linen throughout the facility. Additionally, they are tasked with the safe transport of patients between departments.

Job details

The Porter functions within Central Portering and is responsible for transporting and distributing equipment, supplies, food and linen as well as transporting patients. 1. Grade 12 (preferred) 2. Oral and written English ability 3. Ability to identify and respond to priorities 4. Ability to understand and follow directions 5. Ability to adjust to handling of highs and lows in providing services 6. Good interpersonal and communication skills 7. Ability to operate tow motor, where applicable 8. Ability to operate delivery equipment 9. Ability to push, pull and lift heavy equipment and stand constantly 10. Ability to lift 25 pounds (linen) 11. Ability to move patients

What you’ll do

The porter is responsible for the physical transport and distribution of equipment, supplies, food, and linen throughout the facility. Additionally, they are tasked with the safe transport of patients between departments.

Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy equipment while standing for long periods. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient transport
• Equipment handling
• Supply distribution
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Lifting
• Tow motor operation
• Delivery equipment operation
• Prioritization
• Equipment Operation
• Lifting Ability
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communications
• Patient Transport
• Written English

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Porter
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

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