Job Description

Porter | Emergency Unit

Function

Other

Facility

Position

Porter | Emergency Unit

Introduction

A permanent on demand (POD) position for a Porter has become available at Life Bay View, Mossel Bay.

This position reports to Carmen van der Merwe, Unit Manager - Emergency Unit, and will be part of a professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in healthcare.

Critical Outputs

• Professional interaction with clients
• Transport patients from Emergency Unit to Radiology and Wards
• Assist patients with wheelchair/stretcher to and from vehicles, to the Emergency Unit and respective wards
• Porter patients requiring assistance on discharge from the Emergency Unit to hospital exit/vehicle
• Check wheelchairs for cleanliness and whether in need of repairs
• To ensure fresh water and cups in the Emergency waiting area
• To record and deliver ethical and surgical stock to the Emergency Unit, safely, securely and timeously
• Moving furniture, stores and medical equipment safely
• Assisting with cleaning and making of beds
• Handing in and collecting of Emergency Unit instruments at CSSD
• Movement of cylinders of gas within the Emergency Unit
• Performing general administrative and other related duties as requested

Requirements

• Matric
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19
• Physically fit, possess physical strength for heavy boxes, drive and energy
• Experience in working in customer service/dealing with customers
• Experience in working in healthcare will be an advantage
• Able to work in a team
• Responsible, meticulous and efficient
• Good time management with the ability to work under pressure, independently and in a team
• Ability to work shifts on a rotational basis. Night shift will be required

Competencies

• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal and written communication
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Customer responsiveness

Email

Closing date

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Life Healthcare