Porter
The porter is responsible for transporting patients to and from various hospital departments and assisting with patient lifts and transfers. Additionally, they handle the delivery of food, specimens, and heavy equipment while responding to emergency codes as required.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Apply by Aug 28, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Under general supervision, the porter's responsibilities include: transporting patients to and from various wards and departments; assisting with patient lifts and transfers; assisting patients in and out of wheelchairs; delivery of food wagons and late trays to clinical units; delivery of specimens, equipment, documents and supplies; movement of heavy equipment and supplies; operation of power equipment; responding to all Codes and assisting as required; and other duties as assigned. Functions according to the job description for this position. 1. Grade 12 (preferred) 2. Oral and written English ability 3. Ability to identify and respond to priorities 4. Ability to understand and follow directions 5. Ability to adjust to handling of highs and lows in providing services 6. Good interpersonal and communication skills 7. Ability to operate tow motor, where applicable 8. Ability to operate delivery equipment 9. Ability to push, pull and lift heavy equipment and stand constantly 10. Ability to lift 25 pounds (linen) 11. Ability to move patients
What you’ll do
The porter is responsible for transporting patients to and from various hospital departments and assisting with patient lifts and transfers. Additionally, they handle the delivery of food, specimens, and heavy equipment while responding to emergency codes as required.
Requirements
Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Physical requirements include the ability to stand constantly and lift at least 25 pounds.
Other relevant skills
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- Patient transport
- Patient lifting
- Equipment operation
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Prioritization
- Lifting heavy objects
- Tow motor operation
- Delivery equipment operation
- Lifting Equipment
- Equipment Operation
- Patient Assistance
- Lifting Ability
- Communication
- English Language
- Interpersonal Communications
- Patient Transport
- Written English
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Administrative
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Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 28, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week