Casual Hospital Assistant/ Porter (Talent Pool)

Responsibilities

• 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 cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.
• 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 multi-task.
• 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 to work in all areas of the department.
• Why join UHN?
• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
• Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
• All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
• UHN uses email to communicate

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Additional Information

Union: CUPE Site: Toronto General Hospital/ Toronto Western Hospital Department: Patient Transportation Reports to: Manager Wage range: $27.15 - $27.95 per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements). Status: Casual Shifts: Must be available for Day, Evening, and Night shifts including on Weekends and Stat Holidays **This posting will be used to fill future vacancies for all shifts and locations listed above. The Hospital Assistant performs general and specific duties in accordance with Patient Transportation Department standards of practice, policies and procedures.

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