PORTER
SALARY : R107 196 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Requirements: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate porter
experience within a hospital environment. Inherent requirement of the job: The
ability to do physical tasks such as the lifting of patients from/onto beds, trolleys
and wheelchairs. Render a shift duty and rotate in different departments. Ability
to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages spoken
by the Western Cape. Competencies (Knowledge/Skills): Knowledge of porter
service delivery within a hospital. Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention
Control procedures.
DUTIES : Safe transport of patients on trolleys and wheelchairs, within various areas in
the hospital. Check and replace gas cylinders in wards and assist with shifting
medical equipment. Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment and apply
basic Infection prevention control measures as well as collecting and cleaning
of equipment. Assist with the removal of bodies from wards and perform
relevant duties. Collecting and delivery of blood specimens, blood hampers
and patient folders. Assist with ambulatory patients as well as greeting and
directing patients to various areas in the hospital.
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Cassiem Tel No: (021) 404-3237
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.
CLOSING DATE : 05 May 2023
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