Job opportunities available at Alberta Health Services
What are the job opportunities and can you describe them?
We have a few part-time and casual opportunities in Nutrition and Food Services as well as in Environmental Services (or housekeeping) at the Big Country Hospital.
The Nutrition and Food Services positions are accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality experience for patients, residents and customers. Under the general supervision of a Food Services Supervisor, they will prepare, handle, apportion and package food and beverages. They will also assemble trays in the kitchen, deliver meals to patients andpick up afterwards. In our Nutrition and Food Services department, there are two main shifts. The morning shifts start at 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10:45 a.m., and vary from 4 hours to 7.75 hours long. Afternoon shifts are 3.5 hours and start at 3:30 p.m.
In our Environmental Services department, the morning shifts start at 6:30 a.m. or 7:00 a.m., and vary from 4.25 hours to 7.75 hours long. These positions are responsible for thorough daily cleaning. They also collect bio-hazardous waste for transport as established by waste management guidelines.
Both departments operate seven days per week. Evening workers can apply, but we are also interested in people who are available during the daytime. For more information on these opportunities, and to apply, please visit: careers.ahs.ca.
What are the benefits of these job opportunities as far as getting their foot in the door for Alberta Health Services?
Alberta Health Services is proud to have been recognized as a top employer for diversity and the contributions of our young employees. When young people start at AHS they have the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of our fellow Albertans every day. It gives them direct experience working in a healthcare setting, building skills working with complex and diverse teams in a fast-paced setting.
You had mentioned these job opportunities could be for high schoolaged youth; why is it important to engage that age demographic for these jobs?
By working at Alberta Health Services, these young people have the opportunity to see firsthand all the different career paths healthcare has to offer. The pandemic has resulted in more people considering careers in healthcare, but working directly in a healthcare facility gives them exposure to the full scope of positions that keep a hospital running. They’ll meet and work with people who are in nursing, x-ray, lab services, environmental services, food services and much more.
Is there some sort virtual job fair going on and how can interested candidates access it and when and where is it?
The upcoming Virtual Career Event will take place on March 16, from 1-2:30pm. Please email careers@ahs.ca for more information.
Why are these jobs important to our Health Centre and its operations?
Environmental Services and Nutrition and Food Services play animportant role in healing. Nutritious meals and clean environments keep everyone healthy and comfortable. Environmental Services makes sure that their medical colleagues are able to do their jobs in a safe environment free of hazards. Nutrition and Food Services provides patients with meals that ensure they are getting the right nutrition regardless of diet restrictions (such as a fluids-only diet), as well as brighten their day.
What are the challenges of trying to fill these jobs in rural areas?
One of the challenges in hiring in rural areas is a smaller candidate pool.Also, many people are looking for full-time work. However, even thoughwe only have part-time positions available, there are many opportunities to pick up extra hours.
Photo: Big Country Hospital at Oyen
