Patient Care Attendant 2

COMPETITION NUMBER EM26299

CLASSIFICATION NAME Patient Care Attendant 2

POSITION TITLE Patient Care Attendant 2

CLASSIFICATION CODE 3025

BARGAINING UNIT CUPE 1252

UNIT LOCATION Edmundston

STATUS Full Time permanent

FULL TIME EQUIVALENT 1.0

HOURS OF WORK Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights, weekends and statutory holidays, subject to change due to operational requirements. Required to use own vehicle and milage will be paid by GNB policy.

ANTICIPATED START DATE As soon as possible

ANTICIPATED END DATE Not Applicable

SALARY RANGE As per collective agreement

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Written and spoken competence in French and spoken competence in English is required.

CLOSING DATE September 9, 2026

Imagine a career where, at the end of every day, you know you've made a positive difference in the lives of people who need your help.

The New Brunswick Extra-Mural Program (EMP ), often known as the "hospital without walls," has operated under the simple philosophy of helping New Brunswickers receive the care they need in the places where they are healthiest and happiest - their homes and communities. EMP makes a difference in the lives of those it serves by drastically reducing hospital admissions and greatly increasing patient satisfaction with its level of health care.

As part of EMP, your role is vital in our province's overall health. Join an integrated, multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals, dedicated to providing New Brunswickers with outstanding, highly coordinated primary health care.

JOB SUMMARY

As valuable member of the Extramural Program's interdisciplinary team, the Patient Care Attendant - 2 (PCA-2) reports to the Unit Manager and provides personal support and assistance with activities of daily living and other services to patients of all ages in the community.

Using a person-centered approach, the PCA-2 works in partnership with the patient and their health care team by holistically supporting the patient's physical, psychological, social, cognitive, cultural, and spiritual needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides holistic and individualized care across the lifespan.
• Provides food and meal assistance.
• Assists with mobilization.
• Assists with personal hygiene.
• Supports patient care activities by observing and reporting concerns, changes, or relevant information to the appropriate health care team members.
• Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL).
• Provides palliative, end-of-life (EOL), and postmortem care.
• Recognize and report changes in the patient's status to the primary provider.
• Assists with restricted activities/controlled acts, as delegated by a Regulated Health Professional
• Participates as a member of the healthcare team.
• Documents patient information, care and progress as per EMP documentation standards.
• Maintains patient safety.
• Reports suspected situations of abuse and/or neglect.
• Maintains personal and team members' safety.
• Applies infection prevention and control practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Provides inclusive care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation plus an additional patient care program/course of up to six months or equivalent.
• Experience working with adult patients would be an asset;

• A good driving record with a valid New Brunswick Class 5 Driver's License;

• Have a current CPR Level C certification that has been issued in the last 12 months;
• Ability to work efficiently as a member of the team, possess strong interpersonal and communication skill;
• Able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record;
• A high regard for confidentiality Good computer knowledge and skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Submit a valid and clean criminal record check;

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Note: For any positions in the St. Stephen EMP unit, a valid Canadian passport or Nexus card will be required.

If you are interested in working with a dynamic team of professionals and possess the necessary qualifications, please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your resume.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

EM/ANB Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.