Patient Care Attendant 2

JOB SUMMARY

As valuable member of the Extramural Program’s interdisciplinary team, the Patient Care Attendant – 2 (PCA-2) reports to the Unit Manager and provides personal support and assistance with activities of daily living and other services to patients of all ages in the community.

Using a person-centered approach, the PCA-2 works in partnership with the patient and their health care team by holistically supporting the patient’s physical, psychological, social, cognitive, cultural, and spiritual needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides holistic and individualized care across the lifespan.
• Provides food and meal assistance.
• Assists with mobilization.
• Assists with personal hygiene.
• Supports patient care activities by observing and reporting concerns, changes, or relevant information to the appropriate health care team members.
• Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL).
• Provides palliative, end-of-life (EOL), and postmortem care.
• Recognize and report changes in the patient’s status to the primary provider.
• Assists with restricted activities/controlled acts, as delegated by a Regulated Health Professional
• Participates as a member of the healthcare team.
• Documents patient information, care and progress as per EMP documentation standards.
• Maintains patient safety.
• Reports suspected situations of abuse and/or neglect.
• Maintains personal and team members’ safety.
• Applies infection prevention and control practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Provides inclusive care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation plus an additional patient care program/course of up to six months or equivalent.
• Experience working with adult patients would be an asset;
• A good driving record with a valid New Brunswick Class 5 Driver's License;
• Have a current CPR Level C certification that has been issued in the last 12 months;
• Ability to work efficiently as a member of the team, possess strong interpersonal and communication skill;
• Able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record;
• A high regard for confidentiality Good computer knowledge and skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Submit a valid and clean criminal record check;

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Note: For any positions in the St. Stephen EMP unit, a valid Canadian passport or Nexus card will be required.