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The Service Worker I is an exciting role within the multidisciplinary team for the Alberta Kidney Care - North (AKC-N). Under the direction of the nursing staff, the Service Worker contributes to safe patient care and the efficiency of the Unit. The Service Worker provides assistance in setting up, rinsing, dismantling and the maintenance of the hemodialysis machines under the supervision of a nurse. The Service Worker also transports patients, assists with weighing patients, ensures patient comfort, and delivers specimens throughout the Hospital. The Service Worker maintains, cleans and handles hospital equipment pertaining to the Unit, as well as keeps supplies and linens ordered, stocked, and organized. This position is at the Lloydminster Hemodialysis Unit
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: Alberta Kidney Care - North Primary Location: Lloydminster Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.71 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. Must be able to lift minimum of 40 lbs. (18kg). Demonstrated good communication skills. High degree of motivation and organizational skills. Ability to work under supervision and independently. Ability to work in an actively paced area and adapts to frequent interruptions in activity. The AKC -N program requires candidates to complete/pass Service Worker Hemodialysis Training. Candidate must be able to attend training following a successful interview. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer with a Clinical Nurse Educator depending on classroom/instructor availability. Hemodialysis Training is an intensive 1-week schedule consisting of two parts; Classroom Training followed by an exam. A passing mark of 75% is required to move onto Buddy Shifts. Buddy Shifts are scheduled by the Unit Manager (2 weeks). A satisfactory performance is required during Buddy Shifts to be considered a pass.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous training and/ or experience transporting patients in a health care institution is an asset. Previous experience in Hemodialysis is an asset. Supply chain management experience is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and charts throughout the hospital, and assist with patient weighing and comfort. Support the hemodialysis unit by preparing and maintaining machines under nursing supervision, cleaning equipment and care areas, and organizing supplies and linens.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent and current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification are required, along with the ability to lift at least 40 pounds. Candidates need strong communication and organizational skills, must work effectively both independently and under supervision in a fast-paced setting, and must pass the program’s hemodialysis training and buddy shifts.
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Hemodialysis Machine Setup and Maintenance
- Equipment Cleaning and Handling
- Supply and Linen Management
- Specimen Transport
- Patient Weighing Assistance
- Patient Comfort
- Communication
- Organization
- Working Under Supervision
- Independent Work
- Adaptability
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Alberta Kidney Care - North
- Hemodialysis
- Hemodialysis Machines
- Patient Transport
- Equipment Transport
- Specimen Transport
- Blood Products
- Patient Charts
- Patient Care
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Cleaning
- Hospital Supplies
- Linens
- Supply Chain Management
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Hemodialysis Training
- Buddy Shifts
- Patient Safety
- Communication
- Organization
