Casual - Health Care Security Guard

Do you have a passion to help people? Are you looking for a career that is both stimulating and highly rewarding? We are seeking candidates who want to make a difference in their community by working in a healthcare environment. With GardaWorld, you can make hospitals a safer place for patients, staff, and visitors. We are currently looking for Hospital Security Guards to fill our positions in Alberta.

GardaWorld provides support and assistance to clinical staff in healthcare facilities all over Alberta. We are deployed to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors, which requires superior listening and problem-solving skills. Our participation in the operations of these facilities is directly involved in delivering excellent patient care daily, which in turn provides a rewarding experience and fulfilling career for our Healthcare Security Guards.

In addition to ensuring safety and security, our Guards gain comprehensive experience in patient care, violence prevention/mitigation, and de-escalation tactics., and many go on to careers in nursing, social work, and law enforcement, as they are working alongside these professionals every day, learning the essential skills required to succeed in this field.

What's in it for you?

• Training programs for development in the hospital sector and the security industry
• Pay Rate: $23/hr
• Continuing education through GardaWorld Campus courses and in-house courses
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Employee Discounts- Gym Membership, Phone Plans, Home Security, etc.

What does a Health Care Security Guard Do?

• Providing first aid to medical incidents occurring on site
• Responding to ‘missing person’ reports, fire alarms, bomb threats, incidents of aggression, etc.
• Daily briefings with Clinical Leads to discuss patient care, discharge plans, etc.
• De-escalating high-stress situations, involving people experiencing trauma
• Performing regular audits of panic alarms, CCTV functionality, and fire extinguishers
• Helping visitors find their way around the hospital
• Writing detailed incident reports, while maintaining confidentiality of patient information

Required Skills

• Ability to respond to emergency situations and make decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Physical ability to perform the job duties, including walking up to 15km in a 12-hour shift, assisting clinical staff in the restraint of patients (lifting, holding), and patrolling up and down stairwells
• Discretion when handling confidential and private information
• Confidence in multi-tasking and prioritizing during fast-paced situations
• Some Health Care sites require an N95 mask to be fit tested, which will require no facial hair for those working on site.
• Professional demeanor and deportment, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong de-escalation abilities and problem-solving mindset
• Valid Alberta Security License