Personal Care Attendant

1 week ago


St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada NL Health Services Full time

Job Description:

Location:
Pleasant View Towers - Long Term Care

Personal Care Attendant (Float) (6 Positions)

  • REVISED
Long Term Care - St. John's
Permanent, Full-Time
FLT21117, FLT22490, FLT23309, FLT23342, FLT23368, FLT21106
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12-hour shifts; days, nights, evenings, weekends; rotating) Salary CG-24 ($ $24.69 per hour).

The following Sign on Incentive may be applicable:

  • Long Term Care incentive $4,300
Competition Number Posted Date 21 July 2023 Closing Date 28 July 2023

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.


Job Summary
Personal Care Attendants are valued members of the interprofessional team in long-term care.

They are responsible for providing support to residents in all aspects of daily living through companionship, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial care.

This includes, but are not limited to, performing duties related to all aspects of the residents' personal needs (nutrition, personal hygiene, mobility), assisting with planning, and providing various recreational activities, supporting families and residents for end-of-life issues and escorting residents.

Duties are performed under the direction of a registered nurse / licensed practical nurse in keeping with the philosophy of resident-centered care.

Long-term care settings are often complex. Residents have diverse needs resulting from such conditions as chronic illness and functional and cognitive impairments. This population includes frail or elderly adults, individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or individuals with mental illness. The work environment is fast paced with frequent contact with the public, residents, and other health professionals.

Job Demands
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.

Strong oral and written communication skills, be able to maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, and families, demonstrate initiative, be able to work independently and prioritize work duties.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

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NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at press 5 then press 2 (long distance outlining how we can help.

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