Posted 5 days ago
Personal Care Attendant
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
The Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge is hiring eight temporary call-in Personal Care Attendants for long-term care, under CUPE. The work covers daily living support, personal care, companionship and recreation for residents, under the direction of an RN or LPN. Hours depend on departmental needs, and pay is CG-24 at CAD 24.32 to 26.68 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with nutrition, hygiene and mobility
- Provide companionship and recreational activities
- Support residents and families, including end-of-life needs
- Escort residents
- Work under direction of RN or LPN
Requirements summary:
- Completed recognized Personal Care Attendant program or equivalent
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties
- Satisfactory record of work performance
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 | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Personal Care Attendant |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 981 |
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: The Salvation Army Glenbrook Lodge Personal Care Attendant (8 positions) Long Term Care Temp Call-In CUPE |
|---|
| Hours | Based on the needs of the department |
| Salary | CG-24 (CAD24.32 - CAD26.68 per hour) which includes a negotiated wage adjustment |
| Competition Number | VAC0030748 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-04 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-11 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | 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 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 lbs. 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. |
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