Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Makkovik Community Clinic
Personal Care Attendant
Labrador Grenfell Zone - MAK OUTPATIENT/EMERGENCY
Permanent Full-time
55506POS
Hours 75 Hours Bi-weekly; Variable Shifts
Salary CGHSP24 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales $23.86 - $26.18 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition Number VAC0002728
Posted Date 2024-10-23
Closing Date Open Until Filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
This is standardized work involving the performance of numerous aspects including but not limited to clerical/receptionist tasks, patient care duties, environmental and laundry duties, venipuncture and other lab services as required. Work involves contact with the general public and requires diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality and initiative. Under the direction of the Regional Nurse II and the Clinical Nurse Manager, the PCA is a responsible member of the team.
Qualifications
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- Completion of Personal Care Attendant or equivalent experience;
- Completion of High School or equivalent;
- 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;
- Successful completion of the Advanced Medical First Responder Program or willing to complete as outlined by the employer;
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;
Duties (Include but not limited to):
- Answers incoming calls and relays messages;
- Books appointments;
- Pulls charts for the day, re-files at the end of the day, and other filling as required;
- Completes billing sheets;
- Carries out basic care under the direction of the Regional Nurse;
- Assists in the storage of supplies and checks expiry dates;
- Assists in the preparation of laboratory specimens;
- 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;
- Venipuncture as required;
- May be required to work alone;
- Meets NLHS - Labrador-Grenfell Zone flights;
- Performs other related duties as required;
- May be required to work in other sites;
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