Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 minutes ago
St. Joe’s porter Sean discusses a racist incident he experienced at work.
Being a porter takes him to every corner of the hospital, from the emergency department and NICU to the fracture clinic and pharmacy. Sean can usually be found with a smile on his face while transporting patients and medical equipment from place to place.
But he has also witnessed and experienced verbal and physical violence – and it’s not okay.
Learn what St. Joe’s is doing to support healthcare workers by visiting stjoes.ca/violenceprevention.
St. Joe’s porter Sean discusses a racist incident he experienced at work.
Being a porter takes him to every corner of the hospital, from the emergency department and NICU to the fracture clinic and pharmacy. Sean can usually be found with a smile on his face while transporting patients and medical equipment from place to place.
But he has also witnessed and experienced verbal and physical violence – and it’s not okay.
Learn what St. Joe’s is doing to support healthcare workers by visiting stjoes.ca/violenceprevention.
