Service Worker I
Your Opportunity:
As a Respiratory Therapy Service Worker, you will play a vital behind-the-scenes role in supporting patient care. Working alongside Respiratory Therapists and other healthcare professionals, you'll help ensure respiratory equipment is clean, prepared, and available when it matters most. If you enjoy staying active, working in a fast-paced environment, and being part of a supportive healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you. In this dynamic role, you will help keep our Respiratory Therapy service running smoothly by: Preparing, cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining respiratory equipment according to infection prevention standards. Restocking supplies and ensuring equipment is available when needed. Transporting respiratory equipment throughout the hospital. Organizing workspaces and equipment storage areas. Responding efficiently to requests from clinical staff. Supporting Respiratory Therapists so they can focus on direct patient care. Contributing to a safe, organized, and efficient healthcare environment.
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: Respiratory Therapy
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 15-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 25-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- 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
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays and weekends. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond effectively to changing demands. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a team environment. Physical ability to perform the demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and bending throughout the shift.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices. Experience with cleaning and handling medical equipment. Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment and related cleaning procedures. Previous experience working in a healthcare environment.
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.
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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 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.
