Transport Services Representative

Job Number: JR102219

Job Title: Transport Services Representative - General Site

Job Category: Service

Hospital Location: General Site

**Job Type**: Permanent, Part time

Number of Positions: 12

Union: CUPE

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $26.657 - $27.726

Hours: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 Learn more at

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Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager, you will be part of a busy department that provides the highest quality of pottering services throughout the hospital. Your main responsibility will be for the delivery and collection of medical equipment, mail delivery and collection, and the collection of soiled linen. At times you may also be responsible for transporting patients, patient-related equipment, patient furniture, medical equipment, medical/surgical supplies, supply/DDS carts, patient charts, medication orders, and specimens. Other specific responsibilities are: responding to Code Blue. You may be scheduled at the General or Birchmount hospitals based on departmental needs.

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma
- Demonstrates ability to read, write, speak and follow directions in English
- Demonstrates ability to perform the physical work required for pottering tasks involving walking, pushing, pulling and heavy equipment lifting
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Demonstrates excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer service and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Strong work ethic and commitment is required
- Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
- Highly punctual
- Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Asset:

- Previous hospital experience in a pottering system
- Ability to speak another language
- Accommodation and Diversity Statement:_
- Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike._
- We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values._
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs._
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