Patient Care Attendant

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Dental and vision care

Disability insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Recruitment and retention bonus

Job summary

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Ontario is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA) to work with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, delivering safe, compassionate care to patients requiring long-term care support within an acute care setting.

The role requires Grade 12, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to work independently and in a team, and willingness to rotate 12-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or with seniors is an asset.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of patient transfers, lifting, and supporting mobility.
• CPR and First Aid certification is considered an asset.
• Ability to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Willing to work the current 12-hour shift rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, and comfort measures.
• Support patients with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation as directed by nursing staff.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond to patient call bells and requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with meal service and feeding support as required.
• Transport patients within the facility as directed.
• Support recreational and social activities that promote patient well-being.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support individualized care plans.
• Adhere to organizational policies, infection prevention and control practices, and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Minimal supervision

CPR/First Aid (asset)

12-hour shifts

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA) who will work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate, and culturally respectful care to patients requiring long-term care support within an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working in healthcare, long-term care, or with seniors is considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Physically capable of performing all assigned duties, including frequent walking, patient transfers, repositioning, and lifting
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is considered an asset
• Ability to work all assigned shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Must be willing to work the current 12-hour shift rotation

Job Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, and comfort measures
• Support patients with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation as directed by nursing staff
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the healthcare team
• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment
• Respond to patient call bells and requests in a timely manner
• Assist with meal service and feeding support as required
• Transport patients within the facility as directed
• Support recreational and social activities that promote patient well-being
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to support individualized care plans
• Adhere to organizational policies, infection prevention and control practices, and workplace safety requirements

Salary: $25.41 – $27.48 per hour; as per CUPE Collective Agreement.

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

• Company pension Dental and vision care
• Disability insurance Employee and family assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Recruitment and retention bonus

About Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

SLMHC celebrates, supports and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by offering equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. SLMHC is committed to ensuring all persons are treated with compassion and respect by eliminating any barriers and having participants embrace the diversity of our population by promoting inclusion. Become a part of our team as we work towards embracing our differences that will enable us to provide the best care to, and for, our patients.

Situated in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, the “Hub of the North”, and surrounded by pristine landscape and unlimited recreational opportunities, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre offers the perfect place to start or continue your career.We invite you to explore our beautiful lakes and countryside andenjoy our mix of First Nation and world culture.

Come discover the community of Sioux Lookout and the unique professional environment of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre!

Why Work at SLMHC?

We encourage ongoing education, training and development. Educational opportunities are available to our employees through workshops and access to annual conferences, and we provide funding support for educational courses to help upgrade skills. Employees who wish to develop their leadership skills are welcomed, and opportunities for career advancement are available.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including a pension plan, extended medical, dental, and life insurance, and a professional, caring environment for both patients and staff.

Join our team of over 430 full-time, part-time and casual employees working as healthcare professionals, and administrative and support personnel. We are all dedicated to excellence in patient care.