Alberta Health Services
Job title:
Service Worker II
Company
Alberta Health Services
Job description
Your Opportunity:The Adult Post Anesthetic Care Unit is an integral component of the Operative Services Portfolio at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH). The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually. A Level 1 Trauma Center, the UAH provides surgical access to various specialties including, Neurosurgery, OHNS, Urology, General Surgery, Ortho Trauma, Plastics, Burns, Spine, iMRI, and Solid Organ Transplant Services. The Post Anesthetic Care Unit provides comprehensive care in a critical and highly specialized area to post-surgical patients as they recover from general and/or regional anesthesia. The successful candidate will provide primarily service in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, but may also provide support to the Level 3 Operating Theatres, as well as the Short Stay surgical care area. Primary responsibilities include patient transportation, assisting both nursing and medical staff with surgical positioning and preparation of patients undergoing surgery. Cleaning, setup, restocking, and the safe handling of medical equipment and sterile products will be frequent tasks alongside any further tasks as assigned.Description:As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and cleaning/disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by healthcare staff. You will distribute and replenish patient care supplies, perform quality control tests on equipment and record maintenance data. You may also transport patients (clients/residents), equipment, 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. In addition, you will ensure that patient care areas and other assigned areas are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the healthcare staff is available.
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Service Worker II
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 14-MAR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 21-APR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $21.32
- Maximum Salary: $23.24
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Life Support (Level C) is required. Must be able to read and communicate fluently in the English language. Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidential information. Must be reliable and dependable. Preferred Qualifications:Current employment in a Service Worker 2 position or higher is an asset.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Expected salary
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job date
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:37:58 GMT
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.