Personal Care Worker - Halifax, Canada - Northwoodcare Inc.

Northwoodcare Inc.

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Join the Northwood Team

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the RN Clinical Leader, the PCW is responsible for providing service to residents in accordance with the individual care plan developed in collaboration with the RN Clinical Leader and interdisciplinary team members.

The PCW performs the following tasks:

Performs light housekeeping duties (e.g. tidy room, clean closets, hang clothing)
Provides personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing grooming)
Assists residents with meals and between meal refreshments
Engages residents/families in leisure/recreational activities on unit
Facilitates resident/family participation in recreation programs
Provides opportunities for residents/families to interact in their respective environments
Practices safe client handling
Safely transfer/ mobilizes residents which may include utilizing assistive devices
Performs other related tasks as required

Qualifications:

A graduate of an approved PCW/ CCA program with NS provincial certification. Nova Scotia CCA Provincial Exam, or CCA Equivalency; or,
Students currently enrolled in LPN or RN programs
PSWs, Health Care Aides or other applicable course
An Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) who is registered with the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) or the College of Nurses Ontario (CNO) actively pursuing license as a LPN or RN or registration with the CCA Program pursuing CCA Certification. Northwood has dedicated resources who can provide information on the above processes.
Individuals who are currently registered with the PLAR program with NSHA
Current Standard First-Aid and CPR required
Previous related experience preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
Able to work flexible hours and shifts including weekends and holidays
Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance

Hours/Shifts:
Various positions (8 & 12 hour shifts) Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please click APPLY

_Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Salary:
$19.21-$23.62 per hour

Schedule: