Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will provide essential support within the Operative Services DTC, including the Operating Theatres, Pre-operative Area, and Recovery Room. This role is integral to maintaining the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures and patient care.

Primary duties include patient transport, environmental cleaning, restocking supplies, and the secure handling of medical equipment and sterile products.

Key Responsibilities: Patient Support & Transport: Assist nursing and medical staff with lifting, positioning, and transferring patients for Transport. Transport patients to and from the department before and after surgery. Equipment & Supply Management: Transport equipment and instruments to and from the department.

Deliver specimens and blood products to and from the laboratory. Safely transport, store, and handle medical gases in accordance with Canadian Safety Standards. Restock hospital equipment and sterile supplies as required.

Environmental

Hygiene & Safety: Maintaining the cleanliness of the Transport equipment between each use. Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous materials in appropriate containers. Comply with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards at all times. Report any concerns regarding equipment, supplies, or safety hazards to the Unit Manager, Supervisor or Team Lead.

Professional Development: Maintain current certifications and ongoing education (e.g., ROLs training). Stay informed on departmental procedures and safety protocols.

Orientation: 2 months full-time hours orientation 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: Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.33 Maximum Salary: $24.38 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications

All duties require the ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The shared goal is to maintain a clean, well-equipped, and safe patient environment—one that staff can take pride in and where patients receive the highest standard of care.

Current Alberta

Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification. WHMIS training and application knowledge. Fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Proven experience with patient transport and operating room cleaning/restocking is essential. Physically capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time. Able to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

Able to lift, push, and pull up to 20 lbs. of force safely and correctly. Reliable, cooperative, and highly adaptable to changing priorities. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Must have the ability to successfully complete orientation at 38.75 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

OR experience (within last 6 months) is considered an asset. Recent experience (within the last 6 months) transporting patients is considered an asset. Recent experience in EVS is considered an asset. Knowledge of proper body mechanics. A sincere interest in healthcare and a strong desire to support patient well-being.

📌 Service Worker l – DTC Surgical Suite (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton