Personal Care Attendant

Bayshore HealthCare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) to support patients with meals, nutrition, dressing and daily living activities in a Canada-based setting. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include meal distribution, feeding assistance, hygiene support, light housekeeping, and equipment care, while adhering to privacy laws and hospital policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this community-focused role.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Proficient in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Knowledge of OHSA, WHMIS and privacy legislation.

Responsibilities

• Giving out meal trays to patients.
• Preparing patients to receive nutrition (positioning, assisting with feeding).
• Assisting patients with dressing and grooming.
• Notifying RPN if patient condition changes.
• Porter duties and light housekeeping.
• Assisting with patient laundry.
• Folding and restocking linen carts.
• Counting and tracking supply inventory.
• Cleaning and storing shared equipment.
• Adhering to Bayshore policies and patient safety plans.

Skills

English language proficiency

Excellent communication and Interperon

Experience in customer service

Positive and caring attitude

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) responsibilities include: giving out meal trays to patient; preparing patients to receive nutrition (i.e. position patient for meals, feed patient, cutting up patient's food to aid digestion); assisting patient with dressing and grooming; notifying RPN if patient's condition changes; porter duties and light housekeeping; assisting with patient laundry; folding and re-stocking linen carts; counting and tracking supply inventory; cleaning and storing shared equipment; one on one or group activities with patients; complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Giving out meal trays to patient;
• Preparing patients to receive nutrition (i.e. position patient for meals, feed patient, cutting up patient's food to aid digestion);
• Assisting patient with dressing and grooming;
• Notifying RPN if patient's condition changes;
• Porter duties and light housekeeping;
• Assisting with patient laundry;
• Folding and re-stocking linen carts;
• Counting and tracking supply inventory;
• Cleaning and storing shared equipment;
• Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all Canadian provincial and federal privacy legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• OSSD or equivalent
• Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language, Knowledge of other languages an asset
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Knowledge of Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices
• Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Code
• Experience in customer service
• Experience with the vulnerable sectors including Seniors
• Positive and caring attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift over 60 lbs. on a constant basis
• Ability to handle occasional to moderate exertion (i.e. constant standing, walking and climbing) on an occasional to frequent basis
• Good attendance is required