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Job Description
Personal Care Attendant
Temporary Call In
Location: Forteau, NL
The primary purpose of this position is to work as a member of the nursing team under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse providing a high standard of care to residents at the Long-Term Care in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The employee is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for clients, families, co-workers, and themselves and reports to the On Site Manager.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from high school or equivalency;
" Successful completion from a recognized Personal Care Attendant program or equivalent;
" Current certification in BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support);
" Breastfeeding education;
" Experience with geriatrics is an asset;
" Class 4 Driver's License or willing to upgrade Experience with geriatrics is an asset.
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and clear vulnerable sector check;
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Providing basic nursing care to residents;
" Responds to emergency situation and codes;
" Assists with orientation of new staff;
" Documents according to organizational policies and unit guidelines;
" Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities;
" Transports clients and specimens;
" Other related duties as required.
Salary:
" CG-24 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales, $23.86 to $26.18 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" Variable Shifts; Variable Hours;
NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NL Health Services - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2023000116S