Patient Transport Assistant
About The Position
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Reporting to the Manager, Patient Equipment and Transport Depot and with the guidance of professional staff on the patient units/departments, the incumbent is responsible for the safe transportation of patients (oxygen, tubing, etc.) and other patient related items required urgently for patient care (e.g. narcotics, supplies, blood products, specimens, medical records and equipment) within the Centre. Cleans equipment as directed. Transports the deceased to the morgue and oversees the release of the bodies to funeral homes. Assists in the lifting, turning and transferring of patients on the patient care units, in preparation for transport. Maintains oxygen therapy and seeks direction from professional patient care staff as needed.
Requirements
- Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
- Must successfully complete on the job Cushman Cart Training within three months.
- Must successfully complete lifts and transfers training within one month.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Good interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
- Good organizational skills and ability to communicate in an effective manner with all levels of staff.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting requests for service required.
- Constant walking (11-15 kms per shift) required.
- Lifting, turning and transferring of patients (some in excess of 270 kgs) required.
- Considerable bending, pushing, pulling and lifting required in the transport of equipment (10-270 kgs) within the Centre.
- Must be able to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and/or stressful situations.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases and occasional adverse weather conditions.
- Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
- A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
Responsibilities
- Safe transportation of patients (oxygen, tubing, etc.) within the Centre.
- Transportation of other patient-related items required urgently for patient care (e.g. narcotics, supplies, blood products, specimens, medical records and equipment) within the Centre.
- Cleaning equipment as directed.
- Transporting the deceased to the morgue and overseeing the release of bodies to funeral homes.
- Assisting in the lifting, turning and transferring of patients on patient care units in preparation for transport.
- Maintaining oxygen therapy and seeking direction from professional patient care staff as needed.
Benefits
- Employment equity and workplace diversity support
- Accommodations available upon request during the assessment and selection process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
