Personal Care Attendant - St. Patricks, Canada - Eastern Health

Eastern Health

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St. Patricks, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
St. Patrick's Mercy Home

Personal Care Attendant (Float)

Long Term Care - St. John's

Permanent, Full Time

FLT23293
***
Hours
75 bi-weekly (12 and 8-hour days, nights; rotating)

Salary
CG - 24, ($ $23.74)

Competition Number

Posted Date
02 June 2023

Closing Date
09 June 2023

About Us

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people.

The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services.

At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province.

To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

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:

Telephone:
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Eastern Health 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.