Job Description

Your Opportunity:
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 157.5 kgs) 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!
Description:
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.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Service Worker I

Union:

AUPE GSS

Unit and Program:

Central Portering

Primary Location:

Alberta Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.70

Posting End Date:

30-MAY-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

09-JUN-2025

Temporary End Date:

01-JUN-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

7

Shift Pattern:

Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$20.44

Maximum Salary:

$22.31

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

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. Applications that include completed profile & resume will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.