Service Worker I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Service Worker I for the Alberta Kidney Care-North program. The role supports relief staffing across seven sites, assisting nursing staff to maintain a clean, safe patient care environment.

Responsibilities include transporting patients and equipment, restocking bedside supplies, and assisting with hemodialysis equipment preparation and cleaning. Current BCLS-HCP certification and Grade 12 are required.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds several times per shift.
• Good communication and organizational skills; able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment within hospital sites.
• Distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout units.
• Prepare and clean hemodialysis equipment for patient use.
• Report safety concerns to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Worker I (SWI) position within the Alberta Kidney Care – North (AKC-N) program. A Regularized Relief Service Worker I supports the staffing needs of AKC-N for vacant shifts due to planned or unplanned staff absences. You will support the relief staffing needs at 7 sites. Flexibility to meet the ever-changing relief needs of the program is essential in this position. The Service Worker I assists nursing staff in maintaining a hygienic, well-equipped and safe patient care environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing and cleaning hemodialysis equipment for patient use, restocking all bedside supplies, transporting patients, blood specimens, charts and supplies, as well as performing other duties as assigned.

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: Regularized Relief Team, Alberta Kidney Care-North
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.33
• Maximum Salary: $24.38
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Service Worker I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Regularized Relief Team, Alberta Kidney Care-North
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• 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 Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) is required. Must be able to lift to a maximum of 40 pounds several times per shift. A high degree of motivation and good organizational skills are required. Demonstrated good communication skills, able to read, write and speak English fluently. Demonstrated ability to work as a team, work under supervision or independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous dialysis Service Worker training or recent Service Worker experience in a hospital setting is desirable. Familiarity with hemodialysis equipment and supplies is an asset. Upon successful completion of the one-week orientation with a Clinical Nurse Educator, the service worker will be able to proceed to unit to start one week of buddy shifts as assigned by the hiring manager.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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