Patient Transport Assistant – Designated Indigenous
Canada
Full Time
5 days ago
$20 - $24 CAD
No H1B
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Responsible for the safe transportation of patients (oxygen, tubing, etc.) and other patient related items required urgently for patient care (e.g. narcotics, supplies, blood products, specimens, medical records and equipment) within the Centre.
Cleans equipment as directed.
Transports the deceased to the morgue and oversees the release of the bodies to funeral homes.
Assists in the lifting, turning and transferring of patients on the patient care units, in preparation for transport.
Maintains oxygen therapy and seeks direction from professional patient care staff as needed.
Requirements
Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
Must successfully complete on the job Cushman Cart Training within three months and lifts and transfers training within one month.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
Basic computer skills required.
Must have good interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written.
Must have good organizational skills and be able to communicate in an effective manner with all levels of staff.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting requests for service required.