Porter

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of
_providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community._

Living our values is important here and if you want to join a team that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative and inspired, you can see more details about the position currently available below.

**Current Rate of Pay**: Min $24.22- Max $ 24.85

**Current Shifts**: Primarily Nights - 8 hours

**Position Summary**:
Within the context of a patient and family centered care, the Porter transports patients of all ages with a wide variety and complexity of illness and injury, including deceased patients, between various areas within the hospital. Duties include transporting/escorting patients, along with their families, to and from required areas using stretchers, wheelchairs and beds and assisting nursing and technical staff with the transferring of patients, as required. The Porter maintains cleaning supplies for stretcher cleaning areas, and cleans equipment and morgue and other areas as required. The Porter picks up and delivers equipment, supplies, specimens, blood products and other items as assigned.

**In this role, you will**:

- Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow with a generous professional development program via our education assistance fund and in-house development programs
- Have access to a total rewards package which includes competitive pay, health and dental benefits (through GGH or HCP) and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) where we match your contributions by 126%
- Be a part of an organization committed to the well-being of our workforce
- Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through our actions
- Be a part of a team of high performing health care professionals

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone
- It’s one of Ontario's most robust and growing economies
- You will have access to excellent schools which include a university and college
- There are multiple centres of faith reflected in the community

**Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities**:

- Experience working in a hospital environment and with following universal precautions preferred
- Ability to complete Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning eLearning Course within first 30 days
- Proven ability to work unsupervised
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills along with the ability to make independent decisions and establish priorities
- Physically capable of maneuvering and pushing, pulling carts, stretchers and wheelchairs with patients, and assisting with patient transfers
- Excellent hand/eye coordination skills to navigate a busy hospital environment
- Ability to work with frequent walking, bending, lifting, gripping, reaching, pulling and pushing
- Ability to work with cleaning products and to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians

Come and join our team if you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be supported and empowered.
- All positions at GGH contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. GGH is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment which provides equal opportunities to people with disabilities. In pursuit of GGH’s vision of together, a healthier community for everyone, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired to provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families_