Service Worker I
Your Opportunity:
As a Service Worker I, you will be responsible for safe handling and transportation of contaminated equipment from various clinics, nursing units and operating rooms (OR) throughout the University of Alberta Hospital Campus to the Medical Device Reprocessing Area (MDRA) following all related standard operating procedures. In addition, you will then be required to safely distribute clean and sterile supplies back to the areas.
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: Medical Device Reprocessing
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 26-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 20-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 21
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $21.68
- Maximum Salary: $23.67
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day stocking and return of all MDRA supplies that are received from the warehouse and returned from the OR. You will be required to work with other Service Workers to perform pre- assigned departmental duties such as unloading the Cart Washers and Washer Disinfectors, Top Up and other duties as assigned by the Working Leader or Supervisors.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control practices would be an asset to this role. Understanding of the general functions of the Medical Device Reprocessing Area (MDRA) would be of benefit to the candidate. Previous experience within the OR or MDRA is preferred.
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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