Service Worker I
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Service Worker I in the Portering Department at the Glenrose is a key position to ensuring patient transport needs in the building are being met. In addition to transporting patients at the Glenrose site, frequent trips to the Royal Alexandra Hospital are required. The transport of equipment, lab work and medications from pharmacy are also important components of the role.
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: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Central Portering Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Position requires the physical ability to walk and stand for long periods of time as well as push and pull beds, patients, and wheelchairs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS)
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Service Worker I in the Portering Department at the Glenrose is a key position to ensuring patient transport needs in the building are being met. In addition to transporting patients at the Glenrose site, frequent trips to the Royal Alexandra Hospital are required. The transport of equipment, lab work and medications from pharmacy are also important components of the role.
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: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Central Portering Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Position requires the physical ability to walk and stand for long periods of time as well as push and pull beds, patients, and wheelchairs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Responsibilities
Transport patients, equipment, supplies, lab specimens, blood products, medications, and patient charts between care areas and hospital sites. Replenish supplies, clean equipment and patient care areas as directed, and report supply or safety concerns to Unit Managers.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent is required, along with the physical ability to walk and stand for extended periods and push or pull beds, patients, and wheelchairs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required; Basic Life Support certification is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Equipment Transport
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Care
- Supply Distribution
- Equipment Cleaning
- Specimen Transport
- Physical Stamina
- Pushing And Pulling Beds And Wheelchairs
- Safety Awareness
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- Patient Transport
- Portering
- Hospital
- Patient Care
- Equipment Transport
- Supply Distribution
- Supply Replenishment
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Care Areas
- Lab Specimens
- Blood And Blood Products
- Medication Transport
- Patient Charts
- Safety Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Physical Stamina
- Basic Life Support
- BLS
- Grade 12