Full-Time Patient service worker in Medicine Hat
Job Description
“Service Worker I
Requisition #: 367116
Union: AUPE GSS
Title Service Worker I
Department: SZ MEDHAT REG HOSP ClnclResNIP
Posting Open Date: 2015-10-30
Posting Close Date: 2015-11-05
Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital – At
City: Medicine Hat
Employee Class: Temporary Part-Time
FTE: 0.84
Date Available: 2015-11-16
Temporary End Date: 2016-04-30
Hours Per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift Cycle: 4
Shift Per Cycle: 17
Shift: Days, Evenings
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 18.65 per hour Maximum: 20.35 per hour
Vehicle Required: No
Category: Housekeeping/Laundry/Support
Job Summary:
The service worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team who assists nursing staff in maintaining a hygienic, well equipped and safe patient care environment to ensure that patients receive high quality services within the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Under limited supervision by the Supervisor/Unit Managers responsibilities include (but are not limited to): basic cleaning of the assigned patient areas and patient specific equipment such as microwaves, tables and chairs on a regular basis; cleaning, according to AHS-MHRH infection control and MHRH specific policies and procedures; restocking supplies; portering of patients to and from units as assigned; transporting specimens to laboratories; transporting charts and supplies to and from the assigned unit and other nursing units/departments; assisting with lifting patients during transfer as required. Some clerical duties may also be required.
Qualifications:
– Grade XII or Canadian equivalent required.
– Basic medical terminology and science background preferred.
– 1-2 years previous experience preferred.
AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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How to Apply
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICESWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.