Service Worker I

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 resident-focused health care as a dedicated member of the Linen & 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 patient-first approach and is able to follow oral and written instructions. Motor coordination and hand-eye coordination are needed, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced 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 non-pensionable 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. Transition Company: Health Shared Services 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 Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 24-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation 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. You must have 2 years of experience portering patients and moving equipment. Preference given to candidates with open availability to cover varying operational hours. 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.

Responsible for transporting patients, equipment, and supplies between different care areas within the hospital. Duties include cleaning patient rooms and public areas while ensuring adherence to infection control guidelines.

Requires a Grade 12 diploma and at least 2 years of experience in portering patients and moving equipment. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Remote Retention Allowance

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Transport
• Cleaning
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Prioritizing
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Equipment Operation
• Connect Care
• WHMIS
• Ergonomics
• Client Handling
• Infection Prevention and Control

• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level