Hospital Assistant​/Porter - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; Talent Pool

Position: Hospital Assistant/ Porter - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (Talent Pool)
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description
Union:  NOWU

Site:  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:  Environmental Services

Reports to:

Manager

Shifts/

Hours:

Up to 24 hours per week. Must be available to work a minimum of three (3) calendar days per week (weekdays) including days, evenings, and nights. Must be available to work every other weekend including statutory holidays

Wage Range:  $26.44- $28.50 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Status:  Permanent Part-Time

Position Summary
The Porter is an integral member of the Transportation department and performs duties in accordance with departmental and hospital standards of practice, policies, and procedures to ensure we provide efficient and courteous transportation services to our patients, visitors and staff.

Primary Duties

Transporting patients to various locations throughout the hospital for tests and other procedures, as per established schedule or as paged/requested;

Picking up and delivering specimens, supplies, dirty/soiled instruments, equipment and other miscellaneous items to various locations throughout the hospital, as per established schedule or as paged/requested;

Monitoring and replenishing medical and other supplies to ensure the department has sufficient quantity on hand;

Performing cleaning and set up activities to ensure the cleanliness of equipment, supplies, work area and rooms, while adhering to Body Substance Precaution practices;

Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required;

Qualifications

At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent;

Must be able to understand verbal work orders and instructions;

Must be able to read/understand short notes and brief forms to read invoices, orders and memos;

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…