Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
Personal Care Attendant
Labrador Grenfell Zone - JMG Chronic LTC
Temporary Full Time
56175RP1
Hours 75 hours bi-weekly; variable shifts
Salary
CGHSP24 of the NAPE-HS salary scales $23.86 to $26.18 per hour
Competition Number VAC0001526
Posted Date 2024-10-18
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Demands, duties, qualifications
The primary purpose of this position is to work as a member of a nursing team under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse providing a high standard of care to patients at the Long Term Care and in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The employee is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for clients, families, co-workers and themselves and reports to the Resident Care Manager.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or equivalency;
- Successful completion from a recognized Personal Care Program of equivalent;
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
- Breastfeeding education or willingness to complete within specified timeframe.
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
- Providing nursing care to patients
- Responds to emergency and situation and codes;
- Assist with the orientation of new staff
- Documents according to organizational policies and unit guidelines;
- Participates in quality assurance/improvement activities;
- Transports clients and specimens
- Other related duties as required.