Porter - Eagle Ridge Hospital

Role Overview

This role involves transporting patients, patient-related documents, and equipment, as well as preparing and cleaning transport equipment. All tasks are performed following established policies and protocols to ensure safety and efficiency within the hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport patients using mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Attend to patients' needs during transportation and report any unusual patient conditions to appropriate staff according to procedures.
• Move beds, equipment, and materials as required, and provide messenger services when needed.
• Transfer deceased patients from hospital units to the morgue, completing all necessary documentation as per protocols.
• Fill out documentation including transport duration, any delays encountered, and routine dispatch logs as established.
• Clean and maintain equipment used in transport, such as IV poles, stretchers, and wheelchairs; change linens; report maintenance needs or request repairs for equipment.
• Carry out additional related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of Grade 10 education or equivalent.
• At least one year of recent experience in a related field, or an equivalent mix of education, training, and experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with others.
• Good organizational abilities.
• Physical capability to perform required duties.
• Competency in operating patient transport-related equipment.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position is CAD $29.24.

About Fraser Health Authority

Serving over two million residents in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley on the traditional lands of Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, Fraser Health employs over 50,000 staff, medical professionals, and volunteers. It is committed to diversity, respect, planetary health, and culturally safe, equitable hiring and workplace practices.

Important Notice

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