Talent.com
Alberta Health Services
Service Worker IAlberta Health Services • Calgary, Calgary Zone
Service Worker I

Service Worker I

Alberta Health Services • Calgary, Calgary Zone
6 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Your Opportunity:

Rockyview General Hospital has an excellent opportunity for someone who wants a truly active job in a hospital setting. Portering is physically demanding -staff regularly walk 20–30,000+ steps per shift, maneuver equipment with patients weighing up to 400 lbs. This position requires mental focus, physical fitness, consistent energy, and endurance for the full shift. Porters are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting stretchers, wheelchairs, other equipment, and patient areas as assigned. Duties also include safe and timely transport of patient, equipment, morgue cases, blood product, and laboratory specimen transports. Porters must prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment and quickly learn to navigate the site layout to ensure timely service. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential, as Porters interact daily with patients, families, and healthcare staff and must do so respectfully and professionally. The successful candidate has a patient-first approach and can follow oral and written instructions. Comfort with a smartphone-based dispatch system is required to accept assignments, verify patient identity, update progress, and close tasks. Motor and hand-eye coordination are also required to safely operate equipment and complete assigned tasks. Staff must also be able to manage stressful situations in a fast-paced environment. Personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection) must be worn for long periods while working safely and following protocols. We are hiring relief Service Worker (no guarantee of shifts). Schedules may include a combination of day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Flexibility is the key – we ask for availability of a minimum of four shifts per week. While relief roles don’t guarantee hours many staff successfully transition into regular positions.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must read, write, speak, and follow written and verbal instructions in English to work safely. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and independently lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs of force and lift up to 50 lbs (, maneuvering equipment with patients weighing up to 400 lbs or transporting heavy soiled carts) for duration of shift. Requires sufficient hand and finger strength and coordination to safely handle equipment. Duties include retrieving and transporting equipment in all weather conditions, including extreme cold; maintaining a well-organized equipment room; inspecting and reporting damaged equipment; and tracking inventory, alerting leadership when supplies fall below baseline. Must wear personal protective equipment such as masks (facial hair may interfere with achieving a proper seal), eye protection, gloves, and gowns for long periods of time. Dependable, cooperative, with a customer service attitude and able to work with minimal supervision. Basic computer and smartphone knowledge required. Applications with a completed job profile and resume will be considered. Internal Applicants: AHS and Department Required Learning must be up to date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of site, buildings, areas, departments. Previous hospital experience, portering experience an asset. Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting equipment. Leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, trainer or equivalent.

Create a job alert for this search

Service Worker I • Calgary, Calgary Zone

Similar jobs

Maintenance Worker I (MW1-RV52-001) - Bethany Riverview

BCS Bethany Care SocietyBethany, Riverview
Full-time +1

About the Role: Bethany is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Maintenance Worker I to join our team.Under the leadership of the Maintenance Supervisor and as part of a team of rotating opera... Show more

 • Promoted

Service Manager

Summit Search Groupairdrie, ab, ca
Full-time

This role is responsible for the leadership and performance of both field and shop service operations, overseeing service teams across Canada with exposure to the U.The successful candidate will br... Show more

 • Promoted

Front of House Supervisor and Server - Pigeonhole Downtown

Concorde Entertainment GroupCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Front of House Supervisor and Server - Pigeonhole Downtown.The Supervisor contributes to the oversight of the front of house operations.This position is responsible for several functions including ... Show more

 • Promoted

Warehouse Associate — Training Provided, Team-Driven Growth

Equation Staffing Solutions.Airdrie, AB, CA
Full-time

A staffing agency in Airdrie is seeking a committed Warehouse Team Member to join their team.The role involves loading and unloading materials and maintaining a clean work environment.Ideal candida... Show more

 • Promoted

Childcare Worker I

Canadian Immigrant Women's AssociationCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Substitute Early Childhood Educator (Level 1 or Level 2).The Substitute Early Childhood Educator is accountable to the Childcare Coordinator and the Department Manager and is responsible for effici... Show more

 • Promoted

Social Worker II – Discharge & Community Transition Specialist

Carewest Innovative HealthcareCalgary
Full-time

A leading healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a Social Worker to assist clients and families with social and financial issues related to continuing care admissions.This role involves collabor... Show more

 • Promoted

Field Service Technician - Preston Phipps Inc

Preston Phipps Incairdrie, ab, ca
Full-time

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is committed to delivering excellent customer service.Perform field start-ups, troub... Show more

 • Promoted

Journeyman Ironworker – Building Erector (Alberta)

Metalex Metal Buildings Inc.Calgary, AB, CA
Full-time

A Canadian manufacturer of steel building systems is looking for a certified Journeyman Ironworker to join their field crews in Alberta.The role demands expertise in erecting rigid frame, pre-engin... Show more

 • Promoted

LSW - Licensed Social Worker Tutor

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy CompanyCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online LSW - Licensed Social Worker tutors nationally.As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flex... Show more

 • Promoted

Community Outreach Social Worker

The Mustard Seed SocietyCalgary
Full-time +1

Reporting to the Community Outreach Supervisor, the.Community Outreach Social Worker.The Social Worker will utilize clinical skills within the outreach program that provides outreach addictions ser... Show more

 • Promoted

Uber Eats Seasonal Delivery - Driver

Uber eatsOkotoks, AB, CA
Full-time +2

Delivering with Uber is an alternative to a part-time or full-time job and can get you earning cash quickly.Delivering with Uber allows you to earn quick cash while maintaining the flexibility your... Show more

 • Promoted

home-care worker

Canada Caregiving OrganizationCalgary, AB, CA
Permanent

Youth and Community Support Worker – Permanent.FTE, Friday – Monday 7-3 or 3-11.The Enviros ExCel Discovery Program is a group living open‑custody facility for males and females 12 – 20 years old y... Show more

 • Promoted

Workers needed in Canada

Cenevus Energy CompanyCalgary
Full-time

Attention! This vacancy is temporarily suspended!.We have different types of jobs in our company.Job postings show salary ranges such as 3000+ $, 3100 $, and 1500 $ in related listings.Cleaning roo... Show more

 • Promoted

Warehouse Worker

ThermonCalgary
Full-time

Responsible for the delivery of products to departments by carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping/manufacturin... Show more

 • Promoted

Customer Service Officer I (179)

TDCalgary
Full-time

Customer Service Officer I (179).TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues.Growth and skill development are defining features of the colleague exp... Show more

 • Promoted

Manager, Member Services and Communication

About Staffing Ltd.Calgary, AB, CA
Permanent

Connecting you to Management jobs in Calgary, Alberta!.Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada.Established in 1996, About Staffing is a proud BBB Accre... Show more

 • Promoted

Pt Service Team Member - Overnight

Michaels StoresCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Store - CAL-DEERFOOT TRAIL, AB.Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions.Provide a fast and friendly checkout experience; execute cash handling to standards.Engage custo... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Service Representative LLQP Certified Jasper Alberta

The Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Full-time

We are PurposeCanada, offering a diverse range of opportunities for individuals seeking purpose-driven growth and real mentorship across finance and insurance sectors.Our mission is to provide flex... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Supervisor - Hays

Haysairdrie, ab, ca
Full-time

The Assistant Superintendent supports the Site Superintendent in overseeing daily construction activities for multi‑family, residential, and commercial projects.This role helps maintain project sch... Show more

 • Promoted

Building Maintenance Worker

Startec Compression & Process LtdCalgary
Full-time

Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities.We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator speci... Show more