Open: May 12, 2023

Deadline: May 26, 2023

Unifor

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Portering - VH / UH

Reporting to the Service Coordinators, Portering & Logistics, the Porter is responsible for the transporting of patients, stats, specimens, documents, linen, supplies and equipment from one area of the hospital to another to facilitate the needs of patients, staff and visitors. The position is physically demanding and requires pushing, lifting, bending and extended periods of walking. Porters interact with patients, staff, and visitors and must have a pleasant and courteous manner and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Rate of Pay: $21.06 per hour - $22.72 per hour

Initial Shift: Shifts as required by unit and subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement

• This is not an active posting. Please apply if you wish to be considered for future opportunities.

• Successful completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent acceptable to the Hospital
• Recent Portering experience preferred
• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Customer focused with a positive service attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with patients, public and staff
• Self directed and ability to demonstrate initiative
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands that require attention to detail
• High motivation and excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team under minimal supervision
• Proven ability to read, write and comprehend documents and instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step)

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable..

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.