Service Worker I

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has an excellent opportunity for someone who loves being active while at work, enjoys working in a hospital setting, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is comfortable walking or standing for long periods of time and can lift up to 50 lbs. (or assisting to lift up to 350 lbs) on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity to join Central Portering team at Alberta Children's Hospital. As a Service Worker I, you are greatly valued by our patients, their families, and staff. You would have the opportunity to make an impact on patient and resident-focused health care as a dedicated member of the Central Portering team. This position will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident, and visitor experience. You possess strong customer service, teamwork, the ability to work alone, and prioritizing skills. The successful candidate also has a patient-first approach and is able to follow oral and written instructions. Motor coordination and hand-eye coordination are needed, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment which may be stressful at times. As this position requires a lot of walking and standing, it’s a perfect way to get your steps in, keep your cardio up, and keep in shape while greatly helping Albertans and your healthcare system! We are currently hiring relief Service Worker (no guarantee of shifts) at Alberta Children's Hospital. Schedules may include a combination of day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. We need you to be flexible and available for a minimum of four shifts per week. Most of experienced relief SW I stay with us and successfully transition into regular full-time and part-time positions.

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.

Physically capable of walking/standing for the entire shift and performing repetitive movements. Able to lift up to 50lbs independently or assist in lifting up to 350 lbs. as needed; ability to exert 50lbs push and pull force when handing patients on stretchers/beds/wheelchairs or equipment. Ability to squat, bend, reach in all directions and good hand and finger coordination to safely handle equipment. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time (e.g. Surgical and N95 Respiratory Masks, Eye Protection, etc.). Communicate clearly and effectively in English, including speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smartphone. Dependable, cooperative, customer service attitude and able to work with minimal supervision. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Previous hospital experience, knowledge of cleaning equipment is preferred. Customer service is preferred. Service Worker or Environmental Services leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, training or equivalent preferred. Up to date Required Learning Courses such as “Move Safe” ergonomic program and the “It’s Your Move”, WHMIS, Code Red, etc.