Posted 3 months ago
Patient Porter
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Patient Porter to transport patients to destinations within the hospital, dispatched through a computerized system. The role also includes some general clerical duties and keeping the work area clean. Candidates need Grade 10 plus one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Responsibilities:
- Transport patients to destinations within the hospital
- Operate a computerized dispatch system
- Assist patient care staff
- Perform general clerical duties as required
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus one year recent related experience, or equivalent
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal effectively with others
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
- Ability to type and organize work
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, and utilizing a computerized dispatch system, the Patient Porter assists patient care staff by transporting patients to various destinations within hospital. Performs some general clerical duties as required and maintains a clean and tidy work area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10, plus one year recent, related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to type.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment (such as a computerized electronic dispatch system).
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD471.pdfJournal
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