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Alberta Health Services is seeking a Casual/Relief Service Worker I for Unit 5A, Geriatrics at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. You will transport patients and equipment, distribute supplies, and maintain unit cleanliness as part of routine duties.
Ideal candidates have Grade 12, experience in a clinical setting, and a passion for caring for elderly patients, including those with cognitive impairment.
Service Workers within Unit 5A's Team support meal tray and water delivery about the unit, support Dining Room and general unit cleanliness following routine schedules, porter objects about unit, assists team members and patients/ families. We welcome Casual Service Workers to join our team who provide specialized geriatric care within our secured clinical setting. Candidate should enjoy working with and supporting an elderly population, who are often vulnerable. Some of our in patients will be experiencing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia. Individuals whom we provide care require attentive, compassionate and patient care which enables their greatest level of independence, balancing safety thoughtfully.
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:Experience working in a clinical setting with preference to supporting elderly.Customer service experience.Enjoys working with elderly, including individuals with cognitive impairment.
Preferred Qualifications:Food safety experience and certification.Crisis management training such as NVCI.Volunteer experience with AHS or community setting.
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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