Your Opportunity:
The Service Worker I is an exciting role within the multidisciplinary team for the Albert Kidney Care – North (AKC-N). Under the direction of the nursing staff, the Service Worker contributes to safe patient care and the efficiency of the Unit. The Service Worker provides assistance in setting up, rinsing, stripping and the maintenance of the hemodialysis machines under the supervision of a nurse. The Service Worker also transports patients, assists with weighing patients, ensures patient comfort, and delivers specimens throughout the Hospital. The Service Worker maintains, cleans and handles hospital equipment pertaining to the Unit, as well as keeps supplies and linens ordered, stocked, and organized. The Service Worker shall report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.
Description:
As a Service Worker I, you may transport patients (clients, residents) and equipment to and from different units as well as distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout the units. You may also transport lab specimens, blood and blood products, patient charts, and clean patient care equipment. 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
Department: Edm Gen CC Hemodialysis
Primary Location: U of A Hospital
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 25-JAN-2021
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 04-FEB-2021
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 6
Shifts per cycle: 30
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $19.79
Maximum Salary: $21.60
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. Must be able to lift minimum of 40lbs (18kg). Demonstrated good communication skills. High degree of motivation and organizational skills. Ability to work under supervision and independently. Ability to work in an actively paced area and adapts to frequent interruptions in activity. Recent and regular (within 6 months) dialysis service worker experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous training and/ or experience transporting patients in a health care institution is an asset. Supply chain management experience is an asset.