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. 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 Linen & Environmental Services (LES) team. LES is a provincial team that is committed to providing supportive patient and resident care through timely and effective portering, cleaning and linen services. 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. AHS is proud to be Canada\xe2\x80\x99s first and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Since 2017, AHS has been recognized as a Top Employer in the province for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees as well as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Diversity Employers for three years in a row. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

• Classification: Service Worker I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Centralized Portering Department
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2023
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.44
• Maximum Salary: $22.31
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications: Critical thinking, prioritizing requests, and scheduling time as necessary. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of hospital procedures and equipment operation. Previous hospital experience is an asset. Previous related job experience. A valid WHMIS certificate is an asset. Basic computer proficiency and experience with Connect Care. Trained in the \xe2\x80\x9cMove Safe\xe2\x80\x9d ergonomic program and the \xe2\x80\x9cIt\xe2\x80\x99s Your Move\xe2\x80\x9d client handling program.