Porter - Halton Healthcare, Milton

About this opportunity

Are you looking for Halton Healthcare jobs in Milton? Halton Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Porter to join the Environmental Services team. In this temporary full-time role lasting approximately 12 months, you will play a crucial part in supporting patients and staff by ensuring efficient transport operations across the facility. Halton Healthcare careers offer a chance to work with an organization that values accountability, respect, and compassion while providing vital healthcare services to the community.

What you'll do

As a Porter, you will safely and efficiently transport patients, equipment, and miscellaneous items within the facility buildings using various methods including wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds as directed. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Follow all established procedures in accordance with the patient flow system
• Properly utilize hand-held technology
• Transport patients, charts, specimen, pharmaceuticals and the required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner
• Transport of soiled linen, waste and recycling as needed
• Collect and clean equipment as necessary
• Assist with facility transport activities as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this healthcare position, candidates must meet specific educational, physical, and communication standards required for handling diverse tasks safely and effectively:

• Grade 12 diploma required
• Recent related experience in similar environment required
• Ability to use technology in a hand-held device to accept and complete tasks
• Demonstrated ability to operate stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Must possess English language verbal communications skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand and communicate both verbal and written instructions, read product labels and procedure manuals
• Good interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with patients, visitors, medical staff and other hospital personnel
• Ability to set and adjust priorities, multi-task and manage time effectively in response to changing unit needs
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job including standing for long periods, repetitive walking, reaching, repetitive bending, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work independently, following specific instructions, procedures and schedules
• Must be able to work where exposed to infection, blood/human waste, odors and work interruptions
• Must be confident and adaptable to working in a variety of clinical settings and facilities
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a positive manner
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Benefits

Halton Healthcare is committed to an inclusive workplace and offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Successful candidates will join a supportive team environment focused on excellence, quality, and patient satisfaction.