Administrative Support III

We are looking for safety professionals to aid in Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response. Reporting to the Protective Services Site Manager, the Administrative Support III – Safety Ambassador communicates safety protocols for the site. As an Alberta Health Service’s (AHS) Safety Ambassador, you will be educating patients, staff and visitors on AHS policies and expectations relating to visitation, orderly conduct, and other safety related matters. You, the Safety Ambassador, are expected to identify potential risks, including complex, violent or aggressive/disturbing behaviors, and if unable to de-escalate verbally, will be accountable for contacting Protective Services or Police of Jurisdiction for a response. You will also assist stakeholders in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors based on relevant and applicable Emergency Response Procedures. Success in this role will require strong communication and interpersonal skills, and you may be required to make quick decisions based on fluid and dynamic situations. You will be expected to effectively utilize a hand-held radio or similar communication device. Your interactions may include the completion of formal documentation such as incident reports or witness statements. As the Safety Ambassador, you may be required to stand for prolonged periods or move throughout the facility. Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete the mandatory AHS’ Tactical Communications Course in order to obtain employment in this role. Please note, that this position runs on a four days on, four days off rotation with a combination of days, evenings, nights and weekend work. These are temporary positions created to address the ongoing pandemic response. As such, they may be moved to different AHS sites within the zone to address public safety concerns.

Description:

As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

Classification: Administrative Support III Union: AUPE GSS Department: COVID-19 Protective Services Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 08-MAR-2022 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 18-MAR-2022 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2022 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 26 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.79 Maximum Salary: $27.69 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

There are multiple positions available in the Edmonton Zone. Select candidates will be required to successfully complete the mandatory AHS’ Tactical Communications Course in order to obtain employment in this role. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job; walking around for the majority of a shift, working in a hospital environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid First Aid and CPR Level C – AED certification.