Hospital Support Opportunity – Durban
Joint Medical Holdings is recruiting a Porter for City Hospital in Durban. The successful candidate will provide professional porter services across hospital departments while assisting patients, visitors, consultants and staff with safe and efficient movement within the facility.
This role is suited to a caring, reliable and patient-focused individual who can work in a healthcare environment while maintaining patient dignity, confidentiality and safety.
Job Details
- Company: Joint Medical Holdings
- Position: Porter – City Hospital
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Environment: On-site
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Experience in a customer care environment.
- Willingness to work shifts.
Skills and Competencies
Suitable candidates should have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patient-focused and caring attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Physical fitness and ability to assist with patient transportation.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety standards.
- Reliable, trustworthy and punctual work ethic.
- Commitment to maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Patient and Visitor Support
- Welcoming visitors at the hospital front hall.
- Guiding and directing patients and visitors to relevant departments.
- Transporting patients to wards for admission.
- Ensuring the correct patient is taken to the correct ward.
- Providing professional and courteous assistance to patients, visitors, consultants and staff.
Patient Safety and Care
- Demonstrating professional ethics, values and caring standards.
- Supporting a culture of patient safety within the organisation.
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment that minimises risks to patients.
- Informing supervisors of patient admissions and any concerns regarding patient conditions.
- Ensuring appropriate transport arrangements are made for patients.
Documentation and Administration Support
- Ensuring patient information is completed accurately and on time.
- Maintaining confidentiality by keeping patient files and information out of public view.
- Assisting administration staff during busy periods and staff breaks.
- Supporting hospital operations as required.
Important Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Personal information will be processed in accordance with POPIA requirements.
- Preference will be given to designated groups in line with Employment Equity requirements.
Company: Joint Medical Holdings
Position: Porter – City Hospital
Location: Durban
Employment Type: Full-Time