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Title: Service Worker I

Company: Alberta Health Services
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, Shift, Weekends

Description:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Service Worker I to join the Linen & Environmental Services (LES) team at Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital. The ideal candidate will transport patients and equipment, distribute supplies, clean patient care areas, and report safety concerns. This casual/relief position offers a competitive salary and a Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually.

Key Responsibilities:

Transport patients and equipment within the hospital

Distribute and replenish hospital supplies

Clean patient care areas and equipment

Report safety concerns to Unit Managers

Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent

Additional Required Qualifications:

Critical thinking and prioritizing skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Experience in transporting patients and supplies

Knowledge of IPC guidelines for infectious diseases

Ability to work on short notice

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of hospital procedures and equipment

Previous hospital experience

WHMIS certificate and Connect Care experience

Trained in Move Safe ergonomic program

Open availability for varying operational hours

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Title: Service Worker I
Company: Alberta Health Services
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
 Your Opportunity:

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 residentfocused health care as a dedicated member of the Linen &amp; 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 patientfirst approach and is able to follow oral and written instructions. Motor coordination and handeye coordination are needed as is the ability to work in a fastpaced 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 nonpensionable 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
 Location Details:As Per Location
 MultiSite:Not Applicable
 FTE: 0.00
 Posting End Date:13AUG2026
 Employee Class:Casual/Relief
 Date Available:24AUG2026
 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.

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