PT Personal Care Worker

The Berkeley; Halifax; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Berkeley in Halifax is seeking a qualified PCW to provide ongoing or short-term care for residents in a professional and compassionate manner. You will work as part of a dedicated health care team, delivering personal care, companionship, and light housekeeping with attention to detail and a respectful approach.

You will join a 24/7 operation with days, evenings, nights, weekends and some holidays. The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and a commitment to maintaining residents’

Qualifications

• Experience in Personal Care work with older adults.
• First Aid and CPR certificates.
• CCA certification in Personal Care is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents (ambulation, bathing, hygiene, dressing).
• May prepare snacks and assist in feeding if required.
• Assist residents to Dining Room or deliver trays to apartments.
• Perform routine housekeeping (laundry, dishes, beds, floors).
• Collect specimens under general direction of supervisor.
• Provide companionship to residents.
• Observe changes and report them to the supervisor.
• Work with Health Care Team to maintain care standards.
• Ensure personal hygiene and stocking of supplies.
• Support independent living for residents as long as possible.
• Follow health and safety legislation in Nursing and Health Care.
• Use infection control techniques and sanitation.
• Practice safety measures to prevent injuries.

Skills

Personal care

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

First Aid and CPR certificates

CCA certification

Job description

About the Position

We are looking for a qualified PCW to provide ongoing or short term care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner.

The ideal candidate will be dependable and courteous with outstanding communication skills. You are a committed team player, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and great attention to detail, paying attention to the ‘little things’.

As a Retirement Residence, The Berkeley is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week operation. This position is part time working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and some statutory holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing
• May prepare snacks and assist in feeding the resident, if required
• Assist residents to the Dining Room for meals or delivers a food tray to the residents’ apartment
• Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, making beds, or mopping floors.
• May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
• Provide companionship to residents
• Observe any changes in residents’ condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
• Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents.
• Ensure residents’ personal hygiene and other necessary household items are in stock
• Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
• Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments.
• Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation.
• Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics
  

Requirements

• Experience in Personal Care work with older adults
• CCA certification and/or courses in Personal Care would be an asset
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow
• Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment
• Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships
• Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving
• Flexibility to work various shifts and locations, as required

Anticipated hours: 20+ per week