Hospital Assistant / Porter - UHN, Toronto

About the role

The University Health Network (UHN) is currently accepting applications to fill future vacancies through a casual Hospital Assistant and Porter talent pool. Operating under CUPE, this position performs general and specific duties in accordance with Patient Transportation Department standards of practice, policies, and procedures across Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital.

Responsibilities

As a hospital assistant, your day-to-day duties support essential clinical operations and patient care across multiple departments.

• Transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to various locations for tests and other procedures, as per established schedule or as requested, including patient rooms, x-ray, CT scan, MRI, endoscopies, and the emergency department
• Transporting patients who have passed away to the morgue
• Assisting to transfer patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs under the direction of clinical staff
• Responding immediately with specialized equipment when a patient is being resuscitated or in medical distress
• Picking up and delivering specimens, blood products, supplies, dirty/soiled instruments, equipment and other miscellaneous items to various locations
• Using a mobile device to accept, start, and complete assigned tasks
• Monitoring and replenishing medical and other supplies to ensure the department has sufficient quantity on hand
• Following all Infection Prevention and Control procedures including hand washing and isolation procedures
• Wearing gloves, isolation gowns, masks (surgical and N95), eye protection, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while carrying out duties as required
• Cleaning and disinfecting stretchers, wheelchairs, pumps, IV poles and other patient handling equipment with bleach and other cleaning chemicals in accordance with training and procedures
• Performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or required

Qualifications

To qualify for consideration in this talent pool, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6 months on the job training
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and/or instructions
• Must be able to read/understand short notes and brief forms to read invoices, orders and memos
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations such as adding and subtracting
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including pushing and pulling case carts, transporting patients in beds or wheelchairs weighing greater than 20 kg, lifting bins, and pushing pumps
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate different opinions, backgrounds, and characteristics

Why you'll love it here

Working at UHN gives you close access to transit and UHN shuttle services while joining a team of inspiring healthcare professionals. UHN offers a comprehensive array of perks and programs:

• Competitive offer packages
• Membership in a government organization and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, and on-site gyms