Original job description
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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 located at the Vegreville 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 - Hemodialysis Primary Location: St Josephs General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 20-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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) 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. Supply chain management experience is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and other materials between hospital care areas, and assist with patient weighing and comfort. Support the hemodialysis unit by preparing and maintaining machines, cleaning equipment and care areas, and keeping supplies and linens stocked and organized.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification, and the ability to lift at least 40 pounds. Candidates must complete the program's hemodialysis training and demonstrate communication, organizational, adaptability, and independent-work skills; prior healthcare patient-transport or supply-chain experience is an asset.
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
- Safe Patient Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Alberta Kidney Care North
- Hemodialysis
- Patient Transport
- Hemodialysis Machines
- Machine Setup
- Machine Rinsing
- Machine Dismantling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Care
- Specimen Transport
- Blood Products
- Patient Charts
- Hospital Supplies
- Supply Chain Management
- Linens
- Equipment Cleaning
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Hemodialysis Training
- Buddy Shifts
- Patient Weighing
- Safety Reporting
