Patient Care Worker (Permanent Full-Time)- Medical / Palliative / Telemetry Care - PCH - 174873

Health PEI; Summerside; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Health PEI at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, PEI, invites applications for a full-time Patient Care Worker (Medical / Palliative / Telemetry Care). The role reports to the Nurse Manager and involves direct patient care tasks in a collaborative nursing environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and a Resident Care Worker certificate; strong communication and physical stamina are required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Employer.
• Resident Care Worker certification program or equivalent recognized by the Employer.
• Good Communication and Judgement Skills.
• Capable of sustained physical activity.
• Additional Training in dementia care or palliative is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal hygiene, elimination needs, and daily activities per the patient care plan and reports changes to the assigned nursing provider.
• Performs basic care procedures (bed making, mobilization, exercises, vital signs, basic catheter and colostomy care) and organizes priorities for patient care activities.
• Documents these activities consistent with policy and system requirements.
• Responds to the patient call system and collaborates with other nursing providers to plan for and meet the total care needs.
• Assists patients with meals and monitors intake and output as required by the care plan.
• Assists with admission, discharge, transfer and post-mortem care and tracks patient belongings.
• Maintains equipment and supplies used in patient care.
• Maintains respectful working relationships with all employees and demonstrates confidential interactions with patients, families and the community.
• Updates CPR, WHMIS, and Emergency Codes annually.

Job description

Open to the Public

Patient Care Worker

(Medical / Palliative / Telemetry Care)

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Full-Time (100%) Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Participates in the delivery of patient care activities under the direction of a nursing provider in a collaborative practice environment. Reports directly to the Nurse Manager.

Duties Include:

• Provides and/or assists with the personal hygiene, elimination needs, and the daily activities of patients/clients according to the standards and policies of the hospital (ex. routine precautions, isolation procedures, TLR protocol and safe body mechanics, etc.) and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the assigned nursing provider;
• Performs basic care procedures according to the patient care plan (bed making, mobilization, physical exercises, temperature, pulse and respiration, automated BP and O2 Sat, basic catheter and colostomy care, enemas, etc.), organizes and sets priorities for these patient care activities.
• Documents these activities consistent with policy and system requirements;
• Responds to the patient call system and collaborates with other nursing providers to plan for and meet the specific patient total care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual);
• Assists patients with meals and other diet supplements as required, as well, monitoring and recording patient Intake and Output according to the patient care plan;
• Assists with admission, discharge, transfer and post-mortem care and identifies patient belongings with accuracy;
• Assists in the care of equipment and supplies used in the provision of patient care;
• Maintains respectful working relationships with all employees and demonstrates respectful and confidential interactions with patients families and the community;
• Updates CPR, WHIMIS, and Emergency Codes annually.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent as recognized by the Employer
• Resident Care Worker certification program or equivalent as recognized by the Employer
• Good Communication and Judgement Skills
• Capable of sustained physical activity
• Additional Training in dementia care or palliative is an asset

Other Qualifications:

• Medical/Palliative Care experience is preferred.
• Acute care experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of the acute care course or previous acute care experience is preferred.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $27.10 - $29.47 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts.

Posting ID: 174873-0926PCPI

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 4:00pm