Personal Care Attendant
- NL, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: MAKKOVIK - Makkovik - Community Clinic Personal Care Attendant Labrador Grenfell Zone - MAK OUTPATIENT/EMERGENCY Temp Call-In NAPE HS |
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| Hours | Variable Shifts (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary |
CGHSP24 (CAD24.32 - CAD26.68 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance. For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat |
| Competition Number | VAC0027696 |
| Posted Date | 2026-08-07 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Qualifications: Completion of Personal Care Attendant or equivalent experience. Valid drivers class 05 license. Successful completion of Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Emergency First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain. Completion of computer training in e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel programs, or willingness to complete on-line training within probationary period. Knowledge of universal precautions or willingness to learn. Ability to perform tasks as a member of the health care team. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and standardized plans. Willingness to obtain education in Venipuncture. Ability to understand and follow written instructions. Availability of immediately qualified replacement staff. The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the community. Preference will be given to candidates fluent in Inuktitut (identify on application) Duties (Include but not limited to): Venipuncture. Assists in the preparation of laboratory specimens. Carries out basic care under the direction of the Regional Nurse. Assist with Physician clinics as required. Answers incoming calls and relays messages. Book appointments. Pulls charts for the day, re-files at the end of the day and other filling as required. Completes billing sheets. Assists in the storage of supplies and checks expiry dates. Maintains a work environment that meets environmental and laundry services standards. Does monthly cash reports and sends them to the Finance Department. Assists with Monthly Statistical reports. Participates in Quality Assurance duties. Provide cover for the Front Desk as required. Maybe required to work alone. Performs other related duties as required. |
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Personal Care Attendant at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will draw blood, prepare lab samples and provide basic care under the Regional Nurse. They will also handle phones, appointments, charts and billing at the front desk.
Requirements
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services needs a Personal Care Attendant certificate or equivalent experience, a class 5 driver's licence, and a clean certificate of conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check. Dangerous goods transport, emergency first aid and CPR are required or must be obtained, and Inuktitut fluency is preferred.
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Universal precautions
- Basic patient care
- Appointment booking
- Medical records management
- Medical billing
- Cash reporting
- Statistical reporting
- Quality assurance
- Emergency first aid
- CPR
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory and supply management
- Telephone communication
- Health care team collaboration
- Inuktitut
Benefits
- Labrador allowance
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Administrative
Keywords
- Personal Care Attendant
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Clinic
- Outpatient
- Emergency
- Front desk
- Medical receptionist
- Medical records
- Billing
- Laboratory specimen
- Health care assistant
- Community health
- Makkovik
- Labrador
- Inuktitut
- CPR
- First aid
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- Emergency First Aid
- CPR
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- Inuktitut
Fields of study
- Personal care attendant