Patient Distribution Attendant

**HOURS: DAYS, EVENINGS, NIGHTS, AND WEEKENDS
**SALARY: $24.892 (Min.) - $25.770 (Max.)
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) Collective Agreement

**THE ORGANIZATION**

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles: providing acute

care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral centre providing specialist

services for smaller communities in the area, and it’s the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast

Ontario. At more than 400 beds, our state-of-the-art regional health centre has over 150 physicians, 2300 employees and

250 volunteers.

**THE COMMUNITY**

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just north of the district of Muskoka, and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa. With a

population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and

balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the shores of two large lakes (Lake

Nipissing and Trout Lake) and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons. Whatever your interests are, you will

have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your home-reclaim your work-life balance and join

us

**QUALIFICATIONS**: 

Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent required 
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required 
Demonstrated experience with all methods of transportation and retrieval of patients and equipment (beds, stretchers,

wheelchairs), including safe transport of equipment attached to beds, stretchers and wheelchairs (ie. IV pumps and
poles, O2 tanks, etc.) and facilities supplies as required 

Must be able to complete office moves/relocation/set-up, furniture and equipment relocation and other Building
Management requests as assigned 

Minimum 2 years’ experience with hospital medical / surgical supplies and equipment (Stores, CPD) required 
Knowledge Microsoft Outlook is required 
Must be able to transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed (8.0 kg to 25.0 kg push/pull force) 
Must be able to push or pull carts weighing from 8.2 kg to 47.1 kg for distances which can be greater than 800 ft at a time 
Must be able to assist with patient/or equipment transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds or stretchers (up to 28 kg pull force) 
Ability to occasionally handle equipment exceeding 50 kg (100 lb.) with assistance 
Must be able to pick up and deliver supplies and equipment (4.0 kg to 8.0 kg push/pull force & 1.0 kg to 12.0 kg

lift/lower force) 

Completion of lift and transfer training specific to Patient Porter position is an asset 
Good organizational, interpersonal and communications skills required 
Must be able to provide switchboard break coverage as assigned 
Must be available for scheduled shifts and call-ins 
Must be able to work with mínimal supervision 
Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors 
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization 
Good attendance and work record is required 

**_French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level._**

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

- We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest._**_NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, please be advised that in _**

**_order to be eligible for employment at the Health Centre, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 Vaccination _**
**_Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment. To be considered fully vaccinated, an individual must _**

**_have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health _**
**_Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series) and received the final _**

**_dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago._**_**_Ontario Human Rights Code._**_ _

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the

**_NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_