Posted 6 days ago
Personal Care Attendant
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
SIGNALS
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring Personal Care Attendants for three temporary, on-call positions in Clarenville's Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital under the Regional Medicine Program. The work provides basic patient care and support under the direction of an RN or LPN. Hours are based on department needs, with a pay range of CAD 24.32 to 26.68 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with mobility, bathing and basic needs
- Assist patients with meals and snacks
- Transport patients, specimens, equipment and supplies
- Stock supplies as necessary
- Perform other related duties
Requirements summary:
- Completed Personal Care Attendant program or equivalent
- Current BLS certification
- Strong oral and written communication
- Ability to work independently and prioritize
- Satisfactory record of work performance
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BLS |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Personal Care Attendant |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 992 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Clarenville, Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital Personal Care Attendant (3 Positions) Regional Medicine Program- Medicine/Surgery Temporary, Call In NAPE HS |
|---|
| Hours | Based on the needs of the department. |
| Salary | CG-24 (CAD24.32 - CAD26.68 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030913 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-04 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary Personal Care Attendants are valued members of the interprofessional team in the Regional Medicine Program. 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. |
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