Support Services Worker

Alberta Heath Services is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Multiskilled Worker (Support Services Worker) to provide meal service and cleaning for the Step Up Step Down Program (Recovery Alberta) at the Sheldon Kennedy Center for Excellence on the Red Deer Polytechnique Campus This individual will be able to provide high quality meals and maintaining a clean, safe and orderly environment for youth in moderate to severe mental health treatment.

As a Support Service Worker, you will be responsible to provide a variety of cleaning and housekeeping duties. You will be responsible to clean both patient and other facility rooms, operate, clean and store housekeeping equipment, dispose of wastes, and perform a variety of other duties to maintain a clean facility. You will also be responsible for the preparation, assembly and service of safe, high quality meals and menu items.

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Physically capable to walk and/or stand for the duration of your shift, and perform repetitive physical movements.

Completion of certificate in food sanitation & hygiene. Knowledge and operation of a computer including Microsoft Office. Physically capable to lift, push, pull up to 25 kg. Two years’ experience, within the last four years, with the Child and Youth Population.

Experience in non-violent crisis intervention is an asset. Mental Health First Aid is considered an asset. Previous cooking and cleaning experience in a health care setting preferred.