Casual Hospital Assistant/Porter; Talent Pool
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
University Health Network
Part Time, Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Hospital Operations & Support, Patient Care Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Casual Hospital Assistant/ Porter (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.
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: CUPE
Site: Toronto General Hospital/ Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Patient Transportation
Reports to: Manager
Wage range: $ - $ per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements).
Status: Casual
Shifts:
Must be available for Day, Evening, and Night shifts including on Weekends and Stat Holidays
** This posting will be used to fill future vacancies for all shifts and locations listed above.
The Hospital Assistant performs general and specific duties in accordance with Patient Transportation Department standards of practice, policies and procedures.
Duties
Transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to various locations for tests and other procedures, as per established schedule or as requested. These locations include patient rooms, departments for tests like x-rays, CT scan, MRI, to procedures like endoscopies, and the emergency department. Transporting patients who have passed away to the morgue.Assisting to transfer patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs under the direction of clinical staff.Responding immediately with specialized equipment when a patient is being resuscitated or in medical distress.Picking up and delivering specimens. blood products, supplies, dirty/soiled instruments, equipment and other miscellaneous items to various locations, as per established schedule or as requested.Using a mobile device to accept, start, and complete assigned tasks.Monitoring and replenishing medical and other supplies to ensure the department has sufficient quantity on hand.Following all Infection Prevention and Control procedures including hand washing and isolation procedures.Wearing gloves, isolation gowns, masks (surgical and N95), eye protection, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while carrying out duties as required.Cleaning and disinfecting stretchers, wheelchairs, pumps, IV poles and other patient handling equipment with bleach and other cleaning chemicals in accordance with training and procedures while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.Qualifications
At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent.3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6months on the job training.Ability to read, write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and/or instructions.Must be able to read/understand short notes and brief forms to read invoices, orders and memos.Ability to do simple mathematical calculations ( adding, subtracting, etc.).Ability to meet the physical demands…
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