Personal Care Attendant

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Temporary

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary Personal Care Attendant for the NWR Outpatient/Emergency area at the MANI North West River / Sheshatshiu clinic in the Labrador Grenfell Zone. The role combines basic patient care under the Regional Nurse with clinic front-desk, records and administrative duties. Schedule is variable 8-hour day shifts, pay is CAD 24.32-26.68 per hour plus a Labrador allowance, and preference goes to Innu-aimun speakers and community residents.

Responsibilities:

Perform venipuncture and prepare laboratory specimens
Provide basic care under the direction of the Regional Nurse
Answer calls, book appointments and manage patient charts
Complete billing sheets and monthly cash and statistical reports
Cover the front desk and maintain supplies and the work environment

Requirements summary:

Completion of a Personal Care Attendant program or equivalent experience
Valid Class 5 driver's licence
Emergency First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
Computer skills in email, Word and Excel, or willingness to train
Clear certificate of conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check
Preference for Innu-aimun fluency and community residence

Tools & skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel

Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date: 2026-08-06
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
Schedule	day
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Hospital or clinic, Office
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical low · computer moderate
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	Emergency First Aid, CPR, Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Driver’s licence	required
Background checks	vulnerable sector
Perks mentioned	Home office allowance

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Field	Value
Headquarters	St. John's
Open jobs on Jobsy	983

Job description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: MANI - North West River / Sheshatshiu - Clinic Personal Care Attendant Labrador Grenfell Zone - NWR OUTPATIENT/EMERGENCY Temp Call-In NAPE HS

Hours	Variable Shifts (8 hours; Days)
Salary	CGHSP24 (CAD24.32 - CAD26.68 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance. For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat
Competition Number	VAC0027692
Posted Date	2026-08-07
Closing Date	Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications	Qualifications: Completion of Personal Care Attendant or equivalent experience. Valid drivers class 05 license. Successful completion of Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Emergency First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain. Completion of computer training in e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel programs, or willingness to complete on-line training within probationary period. Knowledge of universal precautions or willingness to learn. Ability to perform tasks as a member of the health care team. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and standardized plans. Willingness to obtain education in Venipuncture. Ability to understand and follow written instructions. Availability of immediately qualified replacement staff. The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the community. Preference will be given to candidates fluent in Innu-aimun (identify on application). Duties (Include but not limited to): Venipuncture. Assists in the preparation of laboratory specimens. Carries out basic care under the direction of the Regional Nurse. Assist with Physician clinics as required. Answers incoming calls and relays messages. Book appointments. Pulls charts for the day, re-files at the end of the day and other filling as required. Completes billing sheets. Assists in the storage of supplies and checks expiry dates. Maintains a work environment that meets environmental and laundry services standards. Does monthly cash reports and sends them to the Finance Department. Assists with Monthly Statistical reports. Participates in Quality Assurance duties. Provide cover for the Front Desk as required. Maybe required to work alone. Performs other related duties as required.