Job Description
Location: Acute and Long Term Care Facilities throughout Western Zone
2024 New PCA Grads
Hours Based on needs of the department
Salary CG-24($22.41-$24.69)
Competition Number WH- 2023001267
Posted Date 25 September 2023
Closing Date Open until filled
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
Personal Care Attendants are valued members of the interprofessional team. 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.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
A resume, supporting documentation, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.
To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email [email protected]. Note: This email address does not accept applications.
Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
