Porter

Vancouver Coastal Health•Powell River, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and under general supervision, transports clients of all ages with a wide variety and complexity of illness and injury, including deceased clients, between various areas within the hospital. Duties include transporting/escorting clients to and from required areas using stretchers, wheelchairs and beds and assisting nursing and technical staff with the lifting and transferring of clients, as required. Maintains supplies for designated areas, and cleans equipment and storage areas as required. Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies, specimens, blood products and other items as assigned and operates a facsimile and/or photocopier as required.

Requirements

Grade 12 education.
One year's recent, related experience in an acute care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and recent, related experience.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Responsibilities

Transports clients of all ages with a wide variety and complexity of illness and injury, including deceased clients, between various areas within the hospital.
Transports/escorts clients to and from required areas using stretchers, wheelchairs and beds.
Assists nursing and technical staff with the lifting and transferring of clients, as required.
Maintains supplies for designated areas.
Cleans equipment and storage areas as required.
Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies, specimens, blood products and other items as assigned.
Operates a facsimile and/or photocopier as required.