Porter, Part-Time (Temporary)

Kingston General Hospital Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CUPE union

Job summary

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is seeking a dependable Porter to support patient journeys within our hospital. The part-time role involves transporting patients, supplies, and specimens safely and efficiently, with strong communication and safety focus.

You will work within a team to ensure timely patient movement and participation in emergencies when required. This position supports the Central Dispatch and broad hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a related healthcare occupation.
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector search.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, surgi-lifts, and other equipment.
• Escort ambulatory patients to designated areas.
• Observe patients and devices during transport and seek assistance if needed.
• Deliver specimens, requisitions, medical supplies, and other materials, including urgent items.
• Provide transport equipment and aids as required.
• Assist with patient lifts and transfers under staff direction.
• Communicate with receiving staff to ensure safe arrival of patients and materials.
• Participate in hospital emergency responses as needed.

Skills

1–2 years healthcare experience

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Requisition ID104861-Posted10/14/2026-Facility and Operational Support

Location: Kingston General Hospital Site
Position: Part-Time (Temporary)
Pay: $27.15 | Band C
Union: CUPE

Make a Difference Behind Every Patient Journey

Are you dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Join our Central Dispatch team as a Porter and play an important role in supporting patients, families, and healthcare teams throughout the hospital.

As a Porter, you’ll help ensure patients, supplies, specimens, and essential materials get where they need to go safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role where your communication skills, attention to safety, and ability to work as part of a team directly support patient care.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Safely transport patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, surgi-lifts, and other appropriate equipment.
• Escort ambulatory patients to designated areas.
• Observe patients and medical support devices during transport and immediately seek assistance if you notice a concern.
• Pick up and deliver specimens, requisitions, medical/surgical supplies, and other materials, including urgent or STAT items.
• Provide transport equipment and aids such as wheelchairs, stretchers, surgi-lifts, portable oxygen, and IV poles as required.
• Assist with patient lifts and transfers under the direction of nursing, therapy, or technical staff.
• Communicate with receiving staff to ensure patients and materials arrive safely at their destination.
• Respond and assist during hospital emergencies, including Code Red/fire and Code Blue/cardiac arrest situations.
• Provide relief coverage in areas such as the Mail Room, Distribution Rounds, or Dispatch as assigned.
• Follow the Occupational Health & Safety Act, hospital safety policies, and departmental procedures.

What You Bring

You’ll be a great fit for this opportunity if you have:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 1–2 years of experience in a related healthcare occupation.
• A demonstrated ability to maintain regular attendance.
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• The ability to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time position with rotating shifts that support hospital operations across days, evenings, and overnight hours.

Current shift times include:

5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | 6:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m. | 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. | 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

About the Position

Within this role, employees contribute to the delivery of the KHSC strategy and are responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient- and family-centred engagement and care in all that we do.

The duties listed above are representative and are not intended to be all-inclusive. A full job description is available through People Services.

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period, this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.

The shifts listed reflect the current schedule associated with this position control number. Shift times and work assignments are not guaranteed to remain permanent. The Hospital reserves its Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement to make changes to shift times and work assignments as necessary.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSCis committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.