Personal Care Attendant

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone

Location: Carbonear General Hospital

Personal Care Attendant

Acute Care

Temporary, Call-In

NAPHS-AV

Hours : Based on the needs of the department

Salary : CG-24 (CAD24.32 - CAD26.68 per hour) which includes a negotiated wage adjustment

Competition Number : VAC0029010

Posted Date : 2026-09-14

Closing Date : 2026-09-21

Job Summary

Personal Care Attendants are valued members of the interprofessional team at Carbonear General Hospital. They work under the direction of registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, providing basic health care and support to patients and the area. This may include transporting/escorting patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, assisting with basic patient needs such as mobility assistance, bathing, etc., assisting patients with meals and snack, assisting with stocking as necessary and other related duties.

Job Demands

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 lbs. 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.

Current BLS Certification is required. ? It’s required for external hires; as for internal it would depend on the area and whether they require it or not.

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, and families, demonstrated initiative, ability to work independently and prioritize work duties.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.