Porter

Overview

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Porter at Vancouver General Hospital, where you will play an essential role in supporting patient care through safe and timely transportation of clients within the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport patients of all ages, including those critically ill or deceased, between hospital departments using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• Assist nursing and technical staff with lifting and transferring patients as necessary.
• Maintain supplies and clean equipment and storage areas in designated locations.
• Collect and deliver equipment, specimens, blood products, and other materials as assigned.
• Operate office equipment such as facsimile machines and photocopiers when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 education.
• At least one year of recent and relevant experience in an acute care or hospital environment, or an equivalent mix of education and recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, patients, and families.
• Physical fitness to perform job duties.
• Organizational skills to manage workload efficiently.
• Competence in operating relevant equipment safely.

Additional Information

• Working hours and days off may vary based on operational needs and in accordance with collective agreements and laws.
• Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
• Compliance with Ministry of Health vaccination and infection history reporting policies is mandatory for onboarding.

Why Work at Vancouver Coastal Health?

• Competitive hourly wage of CAD 29.24.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, extended health and dental coverage, and pension plans.
• Professional growth through employer-funded training and leadership development.
• Access to wellness resources including counseling and critical incident support for employees and their families.
• Recognition programs celebrating staff achievements.
• Employee discounts and exclusive offers.

Equity and Inclusion

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equitable treatment for Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Note: Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted. Current employees should apply via the internal career portal to maintain seniority status.