Porters are responsible for transporting people (patients, residents or clients) and a variety of equipment and supplies between different departments within the hospital, health centre or continuing care facility. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 2111 Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Porter
- Union: COV CUPE 2111
- Unit and Program: Portering
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 04-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $21.32
- Maximum Salary: $23.25
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Preference given to individuals with experience in patient Portering. Ability to work independently, set priorities, show good judgment and cooperation in daily tasks required. Must be mindful, reliable, and able to work as a team member. Physical suitability for reoccurring lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, standing, pushing, and walking for long periods of time is required. Must be sensitive to patient's need for personal dignity. Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and other staff. The ability to read, speak, and write English fluently is required. Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office, email, eLearning applications and Connect Care.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.