Porter
- Function
- Porter
- Facility
- Life St Dominic's Hospital
- Position
- Porter
- Introduction
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A Vacancy exists for a Porter, based at Life St. Dominic’s Hospital, reporting to Lindsey Du Preez, Patient Services Supervisor. The purpose of this position is providing a supportive function to the nursing staff in basic delivery of tasks i.e. transportation of patients as well as supportive administration department under direct supervision of Unit Manager and Admission Supervisor.
- Critical Outputs
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- Providing prompt, courteous service to all patients, staff, doctors, and any other persons
- Safe and professional transporting of patients to wards and other sites
- Delivering of prescriptions, ECG’s, X-Rays, as well as any other goods (including stock / stationery), to relevant units/personnel within the hospital.
- Assist nurses in lifting patients.
- Hospital Driver duties when required.
- Maintaining a safe, clean environment.
- Requirements
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- Must have Grade 12
- Valid PDP (Public Driving Permit)
- An enthusiastic, motivated, well-organized individual with initiative and able to handle pressure and heavy lifting
- Able to work shifts (day or night) weekends and overtime as required.
- Must be customer service orientated.
- Teamwork essential.
- Experience within healthcare industry will be advantageous
- Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
- Competencies
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- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal and written communication
- Drive and energy.
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- StDominicsRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.