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The Service Worker I is responsible for transporting patients, equipment, and hospital supplies throughout the emergency department. They also perform cleaning duties and report safety or supply concerns to unit management.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, one year of experience as a porter or attendant, and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Completion of medical terminology training and the physical ability to handle stretchers and carts are also required.
Education
- high school
- professional certificate
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient transport
- Equipment cleaning
- Supply distribution
- Basic Life Support
- Medical terminology
- Safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Communication
- Stretcher handling
- Wheelchair handling
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Service Worker
- Emergency
- Patient Transport
- Healthcare
- BLS
- Medical Terminology
- Hospital Supplies
- Stretcher
- Wheelchair
- AUPE
- Tertiary Emergency
- Safety
- Clinical Support
- Porter
- Attendant
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The attendant is an integral member of the health care team, supporting Adults and Stollery in a family centered care within a busy tertiary Emergency.
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: Emergency Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 21 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 Life Support (BLS - Heart and Stroke AED Level C REQUIRED) - Healthcare Provider Registration (must attach certificate). One year experience as a porter/attendant required. English language comprehension, both oral and written is required. Ability to meet the physical demands associated with the job i.e. pushing stretchers, carts, wheelchairs, and bending, reaching, is required. Completion of Medical Terminology required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work in a team environment is essential. Self-motivated individual able to prioritize and organize workload, in a busy patient care environment.
