Porter, Clinical Programs

POSITION TYPE : Casual
SALARY SCALE : $23.578 to $24.760 per hour
CLOSING DATE : Continuous Opportunity

Why should I join Bruyère?

At Bruyère, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will:

• Provide portering services and general support to the unit as required according to the policies, procedures, and standards of Bruyère in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Be a member of the interdisciplinary and support team.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Completion of High School Diploma
• Minimum of one (1) month experience in a related field

Preferred:

• Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement).

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Knowledge of Safe Patient Transfers Program
• Able to perform activities requiring considerable standing, bending, reaching, pushing, transferring of patients and equipment and walking.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work autonomously and able to actively and effectively collaborate with the members of the interdisciplinary team as well as other support personnel throughout the organization.
• Able to prioritize and consult other team members re: prioritization.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively interact and communicate with patients.

About Bruyère

Bruyère is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The next step is yours, apply now!