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Charge Personal Care Worker

Charge Personal Care Worker

The BerkeleyHalifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Position

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

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience with international nursing experience being an asse, and will provide oversight to team members.

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'.

  • Full-time positions to start in May 2025 or before

Responsibilities

  • Medication administration
  • Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing / undressing
  • May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager / Resident Care Coordinator.
  • 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 well being.
  • 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

  • Supervisory experience
  • 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
  • The Berkeley  - Posted January 28, 2025

    Positions available :  2633 Gladstone Street, Halifax; 2 Convoy Run, Bedford; 35 Eisener Blvd., Dartmouth