Service Worker I

Working in close collaboration with the Labour & Delivery interdisciplinary team, the Service Worker is responsible for the efficient cleaning and turnover of Labour & Delivery rooms, Assessment/Induction stretchers, and Obstetrical Operating Room theatres with the expectation to provide support to Women's OR when required. Primary responsibilities comprise of cleaning patient rooms/bays/operating theatre (includes blood and bodily fluids), set up of patient rooms and operating theaters, restocking of supplies and linens and curtain changes as required. The incumbent must demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and consider the Essential Habits as set forth by the Royal Alex Way in daily interactions with colleagues, patients, and visitors. The Women’s health program maintains the expectation that all employees come to work with a positive attitude to foster a team that shows pride, compassion, and respect.

As a Service Worker I, you will be responsible for transporting patients (clients/residents) and equipment to and from different patient care areas within a hospital site. You will distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout the units and clean equipment and patient care areas as directed. You may also transport lab specimens, blood and blood products, and patient charts. You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Minimum 2 years equivalent experience as a Service Worker in an inpatient unit or high pace clinic setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated organizational and critical thinking skills along with reliability, self-motivation, and ability to work independently. Grade 12 required. Nature of work in this busy paced unit is physically demanding including but not limited to repetitive and demanding tasks including long periods of standing, walking, pulling, and lifting of wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, equipment, and supplies. Assist with transport of patients required. To complete tasks bending, squatting, and reaching is required throughout the shift. Position requires successful candidate to maintain supplies and restocking, complete room and OR theatre turn over, changing laundry bags, and ensuring orderly working environment supporting access and flow. Must be able to move up to 50-75 pounds on a frequent basis. English comprehension both in oral and written required. It’s Your Move preferred. Ability to wear PPE as required in the workplace.

This is a front-line position that supports a multidisciplinary team to ensure the flow of patients through labour and delivery. Recent Service Worker experience in an inpatient setting preferred. Experience in cleaning Operating Room theatres is preferred.