Personal Care Attendant
- NL, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Clarenville, Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital Personal Care Attendant (3 Positions) Regional Medicine Program- Medicine/Surgery Temporary, Call In NAPE HS |
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| Hours | Based on the needs of the department. |
| Salary | CG-24 (CAD24.32 - CAD26.68 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030913 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-04 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary Personal Care Attendants are valued members of the interprofessional team in the Regional Medicine Program. They work under the direction of registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, providing basic health care and support to patients and the area. This may include transporting/escorting patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, assisting with basic patient needs such as mobility assistance, bathing, etc., assisting patients with meals and snack, assisting with stocking as necessary and other related duties. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Regularly lift/move objects/supplies up to 30 lb and frequent standing and walking. Regularly requires a variety of body movement including bending, kneeling and stretching and pushing and pulling objects using light to medium force. Data input, visual monitoring and higher than normal levels of attentiveness and attention to the health and safety of others is required in the provision of all forms of care. Job Qualifications Successful completion of an approved/recognized Personal Care Attendant Program or other equivalency as determined by the employer. Equivalency may include completion of an adequate portion of the BN or Practical Nurse program to enable the applicant to meet a majority of the duties, responsibilities and psychomotor competencies of the PCA. Current BLS Certification is required. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, and families, demonstrated initiative, ability to work independently and prioritize work duties. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Personal Care Attendant at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will help patients with basic needs such as mobility, bathing and meals. They will also transport patients, specimens and supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
Requirements
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services needs a completed Personal Care Attendant program or an equivalent such as part of a nursing program. Candidates must hold current BLS certification, communicate well orally and in writing, and lift up to 30 lb.
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Patient mobility assistance
- Bathing and personal hygiene assistance
- Meal and snack assistance
- Patient and specimen transport
- Supply stocking
- Patient safety monitoring
- Data entry
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interprofessional teamwork
- Time prioritization
- Independent work
- Lifting and body mechanics
Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Personal Care Attendant
- Personal Support Worker
- Health care aide
- Patient care
- BLS
- Basic Life Support
- Mobility assistance
- Patient transport
- Long-term care
- Hospital support
- Regional Medicine Program
- Clarenville
- Temporary
- On-call
- Nursing assistant
- Orderly
Tools
- Patient transport equipment
Licenses
- BLS
Languages
- English
Seniority
Entry level
Fields of study
- Personal Care Attendant