Facility : Life Bay View Private Hospital
( Mossel Bay )
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
Recruitment.Bayview@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing dateWednesday, 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.
