Position Summary

About Us:
Join our team at Penticton Regional Hospital as a Patient Porter! Become part of a collaborative and supportive team where you play an important role in supporting patient care. Your work will make a meaningful difference by helping ensure patients are transported safely and comfortably throughout the hospital.

Your Role:
As a Patient Porter, you will play an important role in supporting patient care by safely transporting patients, including deceased patients, their personal belongings, medical equipment, specimens and supplies throughout the hospital. Using equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers and specialty beds, you will assist with patient transfers, positioning and preparation for transport, while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will communicate with nursing units, report relevant patient observations and interactions to professional staff, and provide additional support through clerical, cleaning and tidying duties.

Position Details:
This casual position requires availability to work all shifts, including days, evenings and nights. It’s a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with Interior Health, gain valuable hospital experience and explore future career opportunities. Casual employees are eligible to apply for relief, permanent part-time and full-time positions, providing opportunities to grow and build a rewarding career with Interior Health.

Apply Today:
Take the first step toward a rewarding career with Interior Health! Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on patient care every day.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.