MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To transport and escort patients, equipment, files and related items between different departments of a hospital to support hospital operations in delivering the highest standards of care

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Transport and escort patients safely to a pre-determined location
• Assist with evacuations during emergency situations
• Execute Driver function (as per hospital request and within hospital guidelines)
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of patient rights and Mediclinic values

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:   Grade 12

DESIRED EDUCATION:  None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Client services / Dealing with the public

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  Healthcare experience (e.g. care work)

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Licence with PDP
• Patient rights charter
• English proficiency (read; speak and write)
• Kinetic handling principles
• Knowledge of Medico,legal risks
• Two,way radio systems
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Internal emergency evacuation plans
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Health and Safety Act and regulations