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The incumbent is responsible for the safe transportation of patients and urgent medical items within the Health Sciences Centre. They also assist with patient lifting and transferring, equipment cleaning, and the transport of the deceased to the morgue.

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Requisition ID: 406783 Position Number: 20008624 Posting End Date: September 23, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Health Sciences Centre Department / Unit: Patient Equipment Transport Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 0.40 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $21.474, $22.102, $22.751, $23.421, $24.109, $24.819 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview Reporting to the Manager, Patient Equipment and Transport Depot and with the guidance of professional staff on the patient units/departments, the incumbent is responsible for the safe transportation of patients (oxygen, tubing, etc.) and other patient related items required urgently for patient care (e.g., narcotics, supplies, blood products, specimens, medical records and equipment) within the Centre. Cleans equipment as directed. Transports the deceased to the morgue and oversees the release of the bodies to funeral homes. Assists in the lifting, turning and transferring of patients on the patient care units, in preparation for transport. Maintains oxygen therapy and seeks direction from professional patient care staff as needed. "THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION, OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Applicants are required to self-declare and those selected for an interview will be asked interview questions related to the designation. Shared Health is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. This includes a commitment to increasing representation of Indigenous people at all levels of our workforce. We encourage Indigenous individuals to apply and/or to contact the Indigenous Health Team / Lead or Indigenous HR Lead at [indigenoushr@sharedhealthmb.ca].Experience Not ApplicableEducation (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required. Must successfully complete on-the-job Cushman Cart Training within three months and lifts and transfers training within one month. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not ApplicableQualifications and Skills Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values. Basic computer skills required. Must have good interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written. Must have good organizational skills and be able to communicate in an effective manner with all levels of staff. Problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting requests for service required. Ability and awareness in Cultural safety and trauma informed. Ability to maintains situational awareness to ensure safety while responding with empathy, cultural humility, and respect. Physical Requirements Constant walking (11-15 kms per shift) required.Lifting, turning and transferring of patients (some in excess of 270 kgs) required. Considerable bending, pushing, pulling and lifting required in the transport of equipment (10-270 kgs) within the Centre. Must be able to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and/or stressful situations. May be exposed to infectious diseases and occasional adverse weather conditions. We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

The incumbent is responsible for the safe transportation of patients and urgent medical items within the Health Sciences Centre. They also assist with patient lifting and transferring, equipment cleaning, and the transport of the deceased to the morgue.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school education and successfully complete on-the-job training for cart operation and patient transfers. Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to maintain situational awareness and cultural safety.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient transportation
• Equipment cleaning
• Oxygen therapy maintenance
• Lifting and transferring
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving
• Multitasking
• Cultural safety
• Trauma informed care
• Situational awareness
• Basic computer skills
• Employment Equity
• Blood Product Analysis
• Empathy
• Organizational Skills
• Cultural Humility
• Narcotics
• Planning
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Medical Records
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Cultural Safety
• English Language
• Health Sciences
• Infectious Diseases
• Problem Solving
• Oxygen Therapy
• Team Leadership
• Workplace Diversity
• Registration
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Patient Transport Aide
• Registrar / Patient Service Representative
• Health Care Assistants
• Patient Representatives
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other