Attendant-patient Portering

**Work Type: Part Time**
- St. Mary’s General Hospital’s renewed vision of ‘Inspiring excellence. Healthier Together’ lays out a plan for growth, and innovation that will keep pace with the community and region that it serves. It also reflects our strong culture and values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and innovation that we bring to each interaction with patients and each other within the hospital and extends that commitment to how we will work with our partners across the health system. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. You will contribute to our mission: Living the legacy - Compassion. Faith. Discovery. _

New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

**Position Summary**:
Attendants provide direct and indirect support for various patient care activities. Attendants are accountable and responsible for assisting and supporting other members of the health care team in the provision of a safe and clean environment, upholding infection control standards. This position reports to the Program Manager of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Post Cath/PCI Recovery and Heart Rhythm programs

**Position Requirements**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Current CPR
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must have a level of physical fitness suitable to perform the tasks required for this position
- Possess a positive work record and good attendance
- Keyboard skills an asset
- Graduate of a health-related program/course at a community college preferred

**Position Responsibilities**:

- **Assists in transporting, lifting, and positioning of patients. Other patient care activities include, but are not limited to, assisting/supervision during ambulation, toileting, and meal set-up.**:

- **Effectively communicates patient related information to the most appropriate person in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality.**:

- **Practices infection control and environmental standards/precautions to promote a safe and clean work environment. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate cleaning products as well as use of and care for cleaning equipment.**:

- **Adheres to procedures for specialized cleaning as per approved standards.**:

- **Responsible for ensuring supplies are ordered and unit is stocked appropriately, including the picking of case supplies for all procedures performed in the unit. Identifies when quotas require adjusting, consults with Program Manager/delegate and obtains approvals as necessary.**:

- **Demonstrates initiative to understand the unit’s daily activities in order to organize and prioritize work.**:

- **Responsible for completion of annual workplace safety reviews (e.g. WHMIS, FIT testing).**

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