About the Role
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Porter, with 15 positions available in the Amathole District. This vital role supports the healthcare system by ensuring patients receive compassionate care and assistance as they navigate through hospital services. Porters are essential in transporting patients safely and efficiently, making them integral to the wellbeing of the community. By joining this team, you will directly contribute to enhancing patient experiences in healthcare facilities throughout the Eastern Cape.
In this role, you will be based in the beautiful Amathole District, where your daily responsibilities will include assisting patients in moving between wards and various service areas within the hospital. You will play a key role in maintaining the flow of operations, which is crucial for patient care. This position not only requires physical strength and stamina but also demands a caring attitude, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about public service and community health.
About the Department
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to all citizens in the province. Its mission encompasses promoting health, preventing diseases, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare facilities. Working within this department means being part of a team that genuinely cares about making a difference in the lives of South Africans. Your contributions as a Porter will help uphold the department’s vision of a healthy population through effective and compassionate healthcare services.
What You’ll Do
- Wheel patients to and from wards, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Transport patients to various service areas, including operating theatres.
- Assist in collecting and transporting corpses to the mortuary while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Deliver equipment, documentation, and supplies to different wards and departments as needed.
- Clean and maintain stretchers and wheelchairs after use to ensure hygiene standards are met.
- Report any faulty or broken equipment to your supervisor promptly.
- Render mortuary services, including receiving, recording, and releasing corpses to next of kin.
- Maintain accurate records of all activities related to patient transport and mortuary services.
What You’ll Need
- NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or equivalent).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work shifts and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound knowledge of customer care principles and practices.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or equivalent) with no experience.Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be willing to work shifts and under pressure.
Sound knowledge of Customer care.
Job Duties
Provision of hospital and patient support services: Wheel patients to and from the wards.Transport patients to various service areas e.
g.
operating theatre.
Transport patients to vehicles or other transportation.
Collect and transport corpses to the mortuary.
Deliver equipment, stores and documentation to wards and other departments.
Collect and deliver specimens.
Offloading of patients from ambulance and private cars to the stretchers.
Cleaning of stretchers and wheelchairs after usage at all times.
Report all faulty or broken equipment to your supervisor immediately.
Render mortuary services: Receive corpses – record date and time received and released.
Store corpses in the cool room.
Release and keep record of corpses handed over to next of kin.
Load and off-load corpses.
Keep proper identification and maintain accuracy of records in the field of work.
Maintain equipment.
Clean equipment.
Safe keeping of equipment.
