Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 1258855

Horizon Health Network; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Attendant 2 (PCA 2) to provide high-standard patient care in an acute care setting or family health team. The PCA 2 will work under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to support care delivery and patient comfort.

The role requires a PSW certificate (minimum six months) or equivalent, high school completion, CPR/BLS certification, and availability for a flexible schedule including days, evenings, nights,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• PSW certificate (minimum six months) or equivalent experience.
• CPR/BLS certification for health care professionals is required.
• Must be able to attend work regularly and work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to perform the duties of the position and maintain a good work record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobility/transfers, dressing).
• Monitor patients (skin integrity, pain, safety checks, rounds).
• Record patient data (weight, height, intake/output, vital signs).
• Gather supplies and assist with procedures.
• Perform delegated patient care interventions.
• Escort/portering of patients to departments.
• Respond to call bells and notify RN/LPN as required.
• Complete documentation.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Interpersonal Relations

Patient Focus

Planning & Prioritizing

Results Orientation

Teamwork & Collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Personal Support Worker certificate

CPR/BLS for health care professionals

Job description

Job Purpose

The Patient Care Attendant 2 (PCA 2) is an actively engaged member of the health care team who may support care delivery within an acute care environment or as part of a family health team, while delivering a high standard of patient care. The PCA 2 works within their specified scope of employment under the direction and in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• Personal Support Worker certificate/course (minimum six months duration or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• CPR/BLS for health care professionals.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with all activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobilizing/transferring, and dressing)
• Performing routine patient monitoring (skin integrity assessments, pain assessments, safety checks, proactive patient rounding)
• Obtaining and recording patient data (weight, height, intake, output, vital signs)
• Gathering supplies and assisting with procedures
• Performing delegated patient care interventions
• Escorting/portering patients to other departments
• Responding to call bells and notifying RN/LPN as required
• Completing documentation

Competencies Identified By Horizon Health Network

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Professionalism

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.