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Alberta Health Services at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton seeks a Service Worker I to transport patients and equipment across unit areas, distribute supplies, and clean equipment as instructed. You may also transport lab specimens and patient charts and report safety concerns to managers. A criminal record check is required.
Role is regular part-time with shifts across Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends; minimum 0.40 FTE. Posting ends 09-OCT-2026 and date available is 19-OCT-2026.
Just steps from Edmonton’s vibrant Ice District, the RAH is an 882-bed facility and the largest, busiest hospital in Western Canada serving a population that spans one-third of the country’s land mass. As a leader in specialized care, research, and education, the RAH is proud of its unique workplace culture known as the “RAH-Way”, where staff are encouraged to use their voices, advocate for patients, and take pride in their work. The role will include safely transporting patients to and from Diagnostic Imaging and responding appropriately in emergency situations. This role has a heavy workload and can involve high levels of stress.
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.
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:No physical restrictions such as sitting or standing for extended periods, ability to lift, twist, bend and lift up to 100lb. At least one year of Diagnostic Imaging experience and Connect Care training.
Preferred Qualifications:Strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills. Ability to assume responsibility, to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. Ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates initiative, good judgement, positive attitude and concern for detail and accuracy. Ability in the use of tact, courtesy and professionalism with patients, staff and physicians.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
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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