Service Worker II
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Our vision of a high performance organization is to make the UAH Level 3 OR "the place to work" by fostering a community that respects all of its members and recognizes all of their contributions as important and necessary to provide the best patient care. Duties: The successful candidate will provide support within Operative Services Level III, including the operating theatres and the recovery room. Primary responsibilities include patient transportation, assisting both nursing and medical staff with surgical positioning and preparation of patients undergoing surgery, cleaning, setup and restocking of the operating rooms and the safe handling of medical equipment and sterile products. Successful candidate must have the ability to accommodate 6 weeks of full time orientation, Monday through Friday.
Description:
As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and cleaning/disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by healthcare staff. You will distribute and replenish patient care supplies, perform quality control tests on equipment and record maintenance data. You may also transport patients (clients/residents), equipment, 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. In addition, you will ensure that patient care areas and other assigned areas are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the healthcare staff is available.
Classification: Service Worker II Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Operative Services Level 3 OR Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.30 Maximum Salary: $25.40 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current Basic Life Support (Level C) is required. Must be able to read and communicate fluently in the English language. Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidential information. Must be reliable and dependable. Current employment in a Service Worker II position or higher is an asset. Knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics is an asset along with a true interest in health care and the desire to help others.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
Our vision of a high performance organization is to make the UAH Level 3 OR "the place to work" by fostering a community that respects all of its members and recognizes all of their contributions as important and necessary to provide the best patient care. Duties: The successful candidate will provide support within Operative Services Level III, including the operating theatres and the recovery room. Primary responsibilities include patient transportation, assisting both nursing and medical staff with surgical positioning and preparation of patients undergoing surgery, cleaning, setup and restocking of the operating rooms and the safe handling of medical equipment and sterile products. Successful candidate must have the ability to accommodate 6 weeks of full time orientation, Monday through Friday.
Description:
As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and cleaning/disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by healthcare staff. You will distribute and replenish patient care supplies, perform quality control tests on equipment and record maintenance data. You may also transport patients (clients/residents), equipment, 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. In addition, you will ensure that patient care areas and other assigned areas are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the healthcare staff is available.
Classification: Service Worker II Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Operative Services Level 3 OR Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.30 Maximum Salary: $25.40 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current Basic Life Support (Level C) is required. Must be able to read and communicate fluently in the English language. Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidential information. Must be reliable and dependable. Current employment in a Service Worker II position or higher is an asset. Knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics is an asset along with a true interest in health care and the desire to help others.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support operating theatres and the recovery room by transporting patients and assisting clinical staff with surgical positioning and preparation. Clean, disinfect, set up, and restock operating rooms and equipment; distribute supplies, perform equipment quality checks, record maintenance data, and report supply or safety concerns.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent and current Basic Life Support (Level C) are required. Candidates must communicate fluently in English, be dependable, maintain confidentiality, and be able to work in a physically demanding multidisciplinary environment; anatomy and body mechanics knowledge and current Service Worker II employment are assets.
Skills
- Patient Transportation
- Surgical Patient Positioning
- Patient Preparation
- Operating Room Cleaning and Setup
- Restocking Supplies
- Instrument Cleaning and Disinfection
- Medical Equipment Handling
- Sterile Product Handling
- Equipment Quality Control
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Anatomy
- Body Mechanics
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Basic Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Operative Services
- Operating Theatre
- Recovery Room
- Patient Transportation
- Surgical Positioning
- Patient Preparation
- Patient Care Supplies
- Instrument Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Specialty Equipment
- Medical Equipment
- Sterile Products
- Operating Room Setup
- Equipment Quality Control
- Maintenance Records
- Lab Specimens
- Blood Products
- Basic Life Support Level C
- Anatomy
- Body Mechanics
- Patient Confidentiality
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Safety Reporting