Patient Porter

This position assists and transports patients, their personal belongings, equipment, specimens and supplies to and from various locations within the hospital. Duties may include:

- Communicates with Nursing Units regarding patient transport;
- Transports medical apparatus and/or equipment;
- Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from beds, stretchers, wheelchairs and/or other devices, as instructed;
- Assists to position patient including holding limbs for procedures including x-ray testing, and pre-operative and post-operative procedures, as instructed;
- Ensures patient comfort and readiness for transport to designated area;
- Transports deceased patients to the morgue;
- Cleans, stores, retrieves and returns supplies, instruments and equipment

Hours of work: Rotating days, evenings, nights: 06:30 to 16:27, 07:00 to 16:30, 08:00 to 17:30, 08:00 to 16:05, 09:00 to 17:00, 09:00 to 18:30, 10:00 to 17:00, 12:00 to 20:05, 18:30 to 06:30

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces.

Come and join us Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others.

Education, Training and Experience:

- Completion of Grade 10,
- One year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.