Porter, Central Portering - BC Children’s Hospital

PHSA

Regular/Full-Time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
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Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted
March 20, 2026

Job Description

Porter, Central Portering

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC


What you’ll do

  • Transport patients to and from required areas as assigned by the daily porter work schedule.
  • Move patients from various locations by walking, wheeling or utilizing mechanical aides such as specialty beds, mobilizers, wheelchairs and stretchers to ensure prompt arrival at specified location. Provide support to clients by methods such as supplying blankets when requested and notifying nursing and/or technical staff of any problems and/or client concerns.
  • Assist the patient care team with mobilization of clients by lifting and transferring clients on and off stretchers and wheelchairs, following prescribed safe techniques and lifting practices such as utilizing mechanical lifts and/or slide boards as directed.
  • Transport deceased by obtaining morgue stretcher, proceeding to the ward/area as notified, assisting nursing staff with transferring ...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Regular/Full-Time
    • Category
      Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
    • Date Posted
      March 20, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      April 29, 2026