Porter Jobs

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Salary

$24.733 - $25.307

Schedule

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays

Shift

6 hrs / 8 hrs

Expected Average Number of Hours 37.5 biweekly ( not a guarantee of hours )

As a key contributor to CMH’s ongoing focus on quality patient care, this role concentrates on transportation of patients and various supplies throughout the hospital. The successful incumbent will manage patient transfers and must demonstrate excellent communication and patient care skills as they work directly with clients. Responsibilities also include the movement of wheeled goods, transport of stat specimens and linen supplies. The successful candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize, multitask and have a proven track record delivering quality results. This position is to work all shifts, days, nights and evenings including weekends and holidays. The physical requirements of job include constant walking, halls and corridors, stairs, ramps, uneven surfaces, tight spaces, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing and lifting of moderate to heavy weights. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in an environmental services program; specifically recent experience as a patient transportation position required
• Proven track record meeting schedules and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to frequently lift, walk, push, pull and stand is required
• CPR Certification is preferred
• Successful completion of secondary school required
• 2 years of current experience as a Porter required
• Knowledge of infection control standards and procedures required
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Meditech system modules is required
• Strong team player
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI).

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.