Personal Care Attendant
Eastern Health based in St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Personal Care Attendant. Eastern Health is a prominent healthcare authority Operating across multiple sites. It offers a wide range of healthcare programs, including mental health services, primary care, and specialized treatments. The Waterford Hospital serves as a hub for innovative medical practices and patient support. Eastern Health’s commitment to accessible and high-quality healthcare establishes it as a vital contributor to the health and wellness of the communities it serves. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Mental Health & Addictions
Position: Personal Care Attendant
No of Vacancies: 1
Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12-hour shifts; days, nights, evenings, weekends)
Salary: $22.41 – $24.69 hourly
Competition Number: 2023006320
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until October 5, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
Location: St. John’s, NL
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have current BLS Certification
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to regularly lift/move objects/supplies up to 30 lb and engage in frequent standing and walking
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have equivalency, which may include the 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
- The candidates should demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, and families
- The candidates should exhibit demonstrated initiative, the ability to work independently, and prioritize work duties
- The candidates should have a satisfactory record of work performance
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to regularly lift/move objects/supplies up to 30 lb and engage in frequent standing and walking
- The candidates should regularly perform a variety of body movements, including bending, kneeling, stretching, and pushing and pulling objects using light to medium force
- The candidates should be adept at data input, visual monitoring, and maintaining higher than normal levels of attentiveness and attention to the health and safety of others in the provision of all forms of care
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!