Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about supporting Albertans in their fight against cancer? Do you bring a positive attitude and a strong desire to work collaboratively with a specialized team of care providers? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at the Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) as a Service Worker I (SW I). As a valued member of our dynamic team, the SW I plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-focused care. Under the supervision of the Unit Manager, you will work closely with the health care team to maintain smooth operations across departments. This position requires excellent communication skills and physical agility to respond promptly and safely to patient transport requests while supporting overall unit functionality. Responsibilities include patient transfers, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, restocking supplies, tracking equipment, and preparing rooms for admissions and discharges. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative in supporting the unit to improve workflow. Every task contributes to creating a hygienic, well-equipped, and safe environment that staff and patients can trust. The successful candidate will embrace opportunities for mentorship and coaching, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your career will be supported by a dedicated leadership team committed to learning, growth, and service excellence. The CCI provides comprehensive cancer services for Edmonton and Northern Alberta, striving to lead in research and best practices through innovation and teamwork. Our passionate medical teams, staff, and volunteers work together to deliver compassionate, advanced care - making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.
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.
Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Service Worker I Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: inpatients Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 01-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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). Recent experience working in an acute care setting within the past two years. Demonstrated proficiency in “It’s Your Move,” “Move Safe,” and WHMIS training. Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting a minimum of 25 kg. Strong verbal and written communication skills to ensure safe patient/family care and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Ability to assist with safe patient transfers. Capacity to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment with frequent interruptions and distractions. High degree of professionalism with strong time management and prioritization skills, and proven ability to function effectively within a dynamic team environment. Solid understanding of infection prevention and control practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of high school diploma. Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in professional growth. Experience with Connect Care using a Rover.
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Responsibilities
Transport patients, equipment, specimens, blood products, and charts between hospital care areas, and replenish supplies throughout the units. Clean and prepare equipment and patient care areas, support admissions and discharges, and report supply or safety concerns to unit managers.
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or equivalent, current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers, recent acute-care experience, and proficiency in It's Your Move, Move Safe, and WHMIS. They must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, assist with safe patient transfers, communicate effectively, follow infection-control practices, and work professionally in a fast-paced team environment.
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Safe Patient Transfers
- Equipment Cleaning
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Supply Restocking
- Equipment Tracking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Physical Stamina
- WHMIS
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Move Safe
- It's Your Move
- Connect Care Rover
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Patient Transport
- Patient Transfers
- Equipment Transport
- Laboratory Specimens
- Blood And Blood Products
- Patient Charts
- Hospital Supplies
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Care Areas
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Acute Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- It's Your Move
- Move Safe
- WHMIS
- Connect Care
- Rover
- Patient Safety
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Admissions And Discharges
- Supply Restocking
- Physical Agility
- Time Management
- Prioritization
