Service Worker I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for a Service Worker I within the Linen & Environmental Services (LES) team at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. This role supports patient care by transporting items and maintaining cleanliness and supplies across units.

The position is Casual/Relief with flexible hours, requiring the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment. AHS offers a remote retention allowance up to $3,000 annually in addition to the base pay.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Critical thinking, prioritizing requests, and scheduling time as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently; handle short notice.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment within the hospital.
• Distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout units; clean equipment and patient care areas as directed.
• Transport lab specimens, blood and blood products, and patient charts.
• Report safety concerns to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritizing requests

Scheduling time

Teamwork

Independent work

Adapt to short notice

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has an excellent opportunity for someone who loves being active while at work, enjoys working in a hospital setting, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is comfortable walking or standing for long periods of time and can lift up to 50 lbs. (or assisting to lift up to 157.5 kgs) on a regular basis. As a Service Worker I, you are greatly valued by our patients, their families, and staff. You would have the opportunity to make an impact on patient and resident-focused health care as a dedicated member of the Linen & Environmental Services (LES) team. LES is a provincial team that is committed to providing supportive patient and resident care through timely and effective portering, cleaning and linen services. This position will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident, and visitor experience. You possess strong customer service, teamwork, the ability to work alone, and prioritizing skills. The successful candidate also has a patient-first approach and is able to follow oral and written instructions. Motor coordination and hand-eye coordination are needed as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, which may be stressful at times. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Linen and Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $22.33
• Maximum Salary: $24.38
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Service Worker I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Linen and Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 23-NOV-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:

Critical thinking, prioritizing requests, and scheduling time as necessary. Under supervision, the employee performs routine duties including but not limited to transporting patients, supplies, waste, bio and equipment within the hospital in accordance with established work methods and procedures. Clean patient rooms, public areas and equipment within the hospital. Our goal within the Portering Department is to create the best patient experience and to ensure we follow all IPC guidelines regarding infectious diseases. The individual must have the ability to work in a team environment and/or independently. This role also requires you to work on short notice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of hospital procedures and equipment operation. Previous hospital experience is an asset. Previous related job experience. A valid WHMIS certificate is an asset. Basic computer proficiency and experience with Connect Care. Trained in the Move Safe ergonomic program and the It’s Your Move client handling program. Preference given to candidates with open availability to cover varying operational hours.

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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