Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multisite (
Primary site: Bishops Gardens- Geriatrics Outpatient Clinic)
Personal Care Attendant
Subject to Classification Review
Geriatrics - Out-patients clinic
Temporary Full-time (until August 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
28574TMP

Hours 75 Hours Bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary CG-24 ($23.86 - $26.18 per hour, which includes a negotiated wage adjustment)
Competition Number VAC0005986
Posted Date 2025-01-23
Closing Date 2025-01-30
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary
As a member of the interdisciplinary team in the Geriatrics Division, the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) is responsible for providing support to outpatients in the clinic setting and supporting/collaborating with other team members on home visits. The PCA works in collaboration with all members of the interdisciplinary care team to achieve client/patient/resident-centered objectives. Duties are performed under the direction of a nurse or other health care provider and in keeping with the philosophy of client/patient/resident-centered care.

In this position, in addition to supporting older adults in the clinic setting, the PCA will be required to periodically provide support to clinical staff attending home visits or other sites within the community.

This is a multi-site position

Job Demands The incumbent works under the direction of a nurse or other health care provider. and reports to the Geriatrics Division Manager within the Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Palliative Care Program

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.
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.
Several years of related experience in a health care or similar setting is preferred
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Will be required to complete training in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)