Open: December 15, 2022

Deadline: January 15, 2023

Unifor

Job Title Summer Student - Porter

Location University Hospital and/or Victoria Hospital as required

Term Dates May 1 until September 4, 2023 or as otherwise required

Hours of Work Up to 75 hours bi-weekly (no guarantee of minimum amount of hours)

Must be available 24/7

Responsibilities

Summer student positions provide eligible students the opportunity to gain meaningful temporary employment and experience working for London Health Sciences Centre. The selection of students to be considered is based on established qualifications and availability. The number of students to be hired for the year is yet to be determined.

Summer student positions which may become available are focused in our service areas. All positions are Temporary, therefore you are not guaranteed any minimum number of hours per week, but can work up to full time hours. You may be provided a schedule, but there are many on-call shifts at the last minute in addition to any scheduled shifts. As we are a 24/7 facility, shift times cover weekends, statutory holidays, evenings, and overnights. Positions may be located at University Hospital and Victoria Hospital. Flexibility to work at any or all sites is required as departmental needs may vary.

Porter

Responsible for the transporting of patients, stats, specimens, documents, linen, supplies and equipment from one area of the hospital to another to facilitate the needs of patients, staff and visitors.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High standards of sanitation and safety
• Mature, professional, and responsible attitude
• Proven flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well and independently with minimum supervision in a team environment
• Established knowledge of and commitment to patient and family centered care
• Knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis
  

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed a grade 12 education or equivalent
• Must be attending full-time education in September 2023
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work from the beginning of May until the end of August
• Must be available to work 24/7

All applicants would be required to submit the following documentation upon request

London Health Sciences Centre fosters a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC encourages applications from persons with disabilities and we are committed to providing accommodations upon request.

LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months. In addition, reference checks are completed as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

There are so many great reasons to join London Health Sciences Centre. Here are a few of the great reasons for joining LHSC. We know that once you get to know us better, you'll want to add your own reasons to the list!

• Multiple Professional Growth Opportunities
• A Shared Leadership Model
• A Leading-Edge Environment
• International Acclaim

• On-Site Wellness Centre

Together we care, we learn, we discover.