Service Worker I

The Service Worker I is an exciting role within the multidisciplinary team for the Albert Kidney Care - North (AKC-N) program. Under the direction of the nursing staff, the Service Worker contributes to safe patient care and the efficiency of the Unit. The Service Worker aids in setting up, rinsing, stripping and the maintenance of the hemodialysis machines under the supervision of a nurse. The Service Worker under the direction of the nursing staff transports patients, assists with weighing patients, screening patients, patient comfort, and delivers specimens/supplies throughout the Hospital. The Service Worker maintains, cleans, and handles hospital equipment pertaining to the Unit, as well as keeps supplies and linens ordered, stocked, and organized. The Service Worker completes unit audits as directed. The Service Worker shall report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Manager and or delegate and perform other duties as required. This position is based in the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre Hemodialysis unit. Casual Employment: As a casual employee (on a call-in basis), you will not have a regular schedule and there will be no minimum hours guaranteed for any week or month.

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.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs (18kg). Must have and be able to perform fine motor skills. Demonstrates good communication skills, able to read, write and speak English fluently. Demonstrates ability to work as a team, under supervision, or independently. Must demonstrate a high degree of motivation and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work under supervision and independently, and to work in an actively paced area. Must be able to adapt to frequent interruptions and changes in activity. Must be able to attend Hemodialysis training in Edmonton or Red Deer. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer with a Clinical Nurse Educator depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive one-week, full-time schedule with an additional one week of full-time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 75% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to one week of full-time buddy shifts. Upon successful completion of the orientation the Service Worker will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation - and must successfully complete one week of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager.

Previous training and/or experience transporting patients in a health care institution. Familiarity with hemodialysis equipment and supplies.