**Position Details** -------------------- **Posting #:** 31731 **Department:** Post Anaesthetic Room **Employee Type:** Regular, Part Time **If Temporary, Number of Weeks:** **Union:** CUPE **Openings Remaining:** 1 **Schedule** ------------ **Work Days:** Monday to Friday **Time of Day:** Days, Afternoons **Shift:** Rotating **Shift Start:** 9:30, 11:00, 13:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements. **This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:** Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) **Application Dates** --------------------- **Opening Date:** 08/07/2025 **Closing Date:** 15/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date **Position Description** ------------------------ **POSITION SUMMARY** The PAR porter is a member of the Post Anaesthetic Room Team who assists the nursing staff to transport patients, stock supplies and perform light housekeeping duties. **QUALIFICATIONS** * Minimum Grade 12 education; able to read, speak and write English * Able to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients and members of the health care team * Good interpersonal skills; able to work in a team setting * Demonstrated ability to organize time and prioritize needs to complete assigned tasks * Demonstrated initiative to work independently. Able to follow directions correctly * Good attendance and work performance record is essential **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Transports patients within PAR and from PAR to Day Surgery and the In-patient areas * Notifies receiving unit nurse of patients arrival from PAR. Ensures bed sides are up and call bell is within reach of patient * Completes documentation assigned to the role * Assists in moving furniture in patients room to clear way for the bed or stretcher * Returns stretcher to the PAR * Cleans stretcher and replaces linen upon return of stretcher to PAR Stocks blanket warmer with linen * Keep supply of pillows and pillowcases. Requests extra linen supplies when required * Delivers laboratory specimens to the lab * Changes and cleans blood pressure cuff between patients * Cleans oximeter probe between patients * Prepares PAR bays for early morning procedures including ECT and cardioversions * Restocks supplies at each bay and within the cupboards and shelves in PAR * Assists with the general clean up of the unit * Answers the phone, using proper identification when the UCC or a nurse is busy * Assists the nurse with a restless patient as requested * Performs tasks requested by the Nurse Manager or delegate * Reports to the Resource Nurse prior to leaving the unit at the end of the tour * Checking the floors for P.A.R. / O.R. stretchers and return them to the unit * Collects devices for return to MDR * Other duties as assigned **WAGE RATE** Hourly: $27.70....$28.90....$30.11 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits) St. Josephs Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH*.* We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
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Porter