POST 28/350: PORTER

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

SALARY: R125,373 per annum

CENTRE: New Somerset Hospital

REQUIREMENT

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience: Appropriate porter experience in a hospital environment
• Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Willingness to perform duties at irregular hours and over time, when required
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff and service providers. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Must be of sober habits

DUTIES

• Accompany walking patients and safely transport sitting non-walking patients per wheelchair/bed trolley to and from different departments/wards
• Render assistance to nursing/medical staff with the transfer of patients to beds/wheelchairs and vice versa
• Check and report and replace gas cylinders in wards/treatment areas and assist with shifting medical equipment to and from rooms
• Report any defects of trolleys or wheelchairs to the supervisor
• Respond to requests from wards and departments
• Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment as well as collecting and cleaning equipment

ENQUIRIES: Mr. Q Petersen Tel No: (021) 402-6182

APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undertake a practical test.

CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2023