Porter Escort - Porter Services

Job summary

The Porter provides escort, transfer, transportation, and delivery services for patients, specimens, medications, and medical equipment. They are responsible for prioritizing tasks and interacting effectively with staff, patients, and the public.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 227814Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: FMS Porter EscortType of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 8 Union: NSGEU Support PositionPosting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Porter Services, Porter provides an escort, transfer, transportation and delivery service as requested. This may include patients, specimens, medications, medical documents and equipment.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Grade 12/GED required Must be proficient in verbal and written skills and have the ability to interact well with staff, patients and the general public Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and solve minor problems Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Casual Relief, no guaranteed hours Shifts may include days evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits $21.68 - $23.36 Hourly What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Porter provides escort, transfer, transportation, and delivery services for patients, specimens, medications, and medical equipment. They are responsible for prioritizing tasks and interacting effectively with staff, patients, and the public.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or GED and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and solve minor problems is required.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient transport
• Equipment delivery
• Task prioritization
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Specimen Delivery
• Communication
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Patient Transport
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Writing
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Logistics
• Porter
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

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