Service Worker I

Job title:

Service Worker I

Company

Alberta Health Services

Job description

Your Opportunity:Are you looking for your next adventure? Consider northern Alberta’s best kept secret – Grande Prairie. Surrounded by rolling fields of farmland, boreal forest to the north and access to the Canadian Rockies to the south, each day can lead to something new. We are looking for Service Worker I staff who thrive in environments where each day is something different and your skillsets are constantly evolving. With the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital now open, we are excited to be expanding services within urology, orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, gynecology and ophthalmology, the is a unique setting. A close-knit community with big city amenities, it’s no wonder those who move to Grande Prairie choose to stay! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services 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: Operating Room
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2024
• Temporary End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:Demonstrated a strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work on a team or independent setting, showing initiative, flexibility for the ever-changing needs and challenges in provision of healthcare, dependability in organizing and carrying out duties, thoroughness and attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate of pleasant and respectful manner in relationships with patients, physicians, staff and public. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to prioritize workload within a dynamic work environment. Ability to handle heavy or awkward items (lifting, transferring, carrying), and withstand considerable walking or standing. Ability to work well on a team or independently, with a strong focus on providing safe, timely and efficient patient care. Ability to remain calm while dealing with competing, time-sensitive priorities. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information and health records. Ability to identify own strengths and weaknesses and showing initiative for improvement. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and accept change. Preferred Qualifications:Preference in hiring will be given to applicants with recent Service Worker I experience working in the Operating Room followed by those with Service Worker experience or experience working in an Operating Room.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Expected salary

Location

Alberta

Job date

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 01:59:52 GMT

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