Personal Attendant Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About the role
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. All other duties as required.
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
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About Bayshore HealthCare
At Bayshore, we believe in creating special moments for our clients each and every day, whether at the bedside, on the phone or in the clinic. These moments touch the lives of our clients and our employees, and they guide the way we run our business. These moments inspire, change and encourage us. They are what we call the Bayshore difference.
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company.
With over 100 locations across the country, including home care offices, pharmacies and infusion clinics, Bayshore has more than 13,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. See what some of our clients have to say about their experience with Bayshore. We have been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006.
Chez Bayshore, nous croyons en la création de moments spéciaux pour nos clients, chaque jour, que ce soit à leur chevet, au téléphone ou dans une clinique. Nous cherchons à améliorer la qualité de vie, la dignité et l’autonomie de tous les Canadiens, en fournissant des plans de soins personnalisés et des solutions qui permettent à nos clients de rester dans le confort de leur propre foyer.
Bayshore, une entreprise exclusivement canadienne, est l’un des plus importants fournisseurs de services de santé à domicile et en milieu communautaire au Canada. Avec plus de 100 établissements à travers le pays, y compris des succursales dédiées à la prestation de soins à domicile, des pharmacies et des cliniques de perfusion, Bayshore compte au-delà de 13 000 employés et prodigue des soins à plus de 350 000 clients.
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