Your Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Unit Manager, the Service Worker (SW) is an integral member of the health care team. The SW provides patients with a safe and clean environment by utilizing judgment in the execution and prioritization of general housekeeping duties; linen and waste handling; portering of patients; ordering and transporting equipment and supplies; cleaning equipment, stretchers, and exam rooms; assisting patients with general requests; and other related duties as delegated. The SW is responsible for the terminal cleaning of special precaution clinic rooms.

Must be familiar with Universal precautions. Supports WHS practices (i.e cleaning equipment for repair, completing requisitions) as required.

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: Chest Medicine Clinic Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details:



As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 26-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $22.33 Maximum Salary: $24.38 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) is required. Basic knowledge of computers and computer software such as Microsoft Office. Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated qualified demeanor and ability to support patients. Being able to perform repetitive tasks is required. Being able to work in a fast paced, high stressful environment with challenging behaviours. Assisting in other clinics within the Ambulatory portfolio is required. The ability to move and transfer weights of over 350lbs is required. Portering patients including bariatric patients to the Diagnostic Imaging departments and to other areas of the hospital is a requirement of this position.

Recent Service

Worker experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent outpatient clinic experience (within the last 6 months) is preferred.

📌 Service Worker I (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton