Your Opportunity:
The attendant is an integral member of the health care team, supporting patient care within a busy rural Hospital. Description: As a Service Worker I, you will be responsible for transporting patients (clients/residents) and equipment to and from different patient care areas within a hospital site. You will distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout the units and clean equipment and patient care areas as directed. You may also transport lab specimens, blood and blood products, and patient charts. You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Assistant Head Nurses, Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.
Description:
As a Service Worker I, you will be responsible for transporting patients (clients/residents) and equipment to and from different patient care areas within a hospital site. You will distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout the units and clean equipment and patient care areas as directed. You may also transport lab specimens, blood and blood products, and patient charts. You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS - Heart and Stroke AED Level C REQUIRED) - Healthcare Provider Registration (must attach certificate). One year experience as a porter/attendant required. English language comprehension, both oral and written is required. Ability to meet the physical demands associated with the job pushing stretchers, carts, wheelchairs, and bending, reaching, is required. Completion of Medical Terminology required. Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Self-motivated individual able to prioritize and organize workload, in a busy patient care environment.