Is being a hospital orderly a good fit for you?
Moves patients around a hospital in wheelchairs, stretchers or beds. Also keeps supplies stocked and cleans and carries equipment.
What the work involves
- Lifts patients, or helps lift them, on and off beds, tables and stretchers.
- Takes patients to treatment rooms, test areas and theatres in wheelchairs, stretchers or beds.
- Cleans equipment and supplies with disinfectant or sterilising machines.
- Cleans wheelchairs, beds and portable equipment, and notes what needs repair.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a hospital orderly is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.