Personal Care Attendant

Job Description

Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring Personal Care Attendants to join our amazing team. You will be creating special moments for clients each and every day.

If your calling is to be the difference by providing outstanding care, than a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU!

JOB SUMMARY :

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) responsibilities include : giving out meal trays to patient;

preparing patients to receive nutrition (. 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 (. 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.

We value our Bayshore caregivers with :

• Highest industry wages for the critical work you do
• Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family
• Paid sick days, paid orientation and paid training
• Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel
• Opportunities to grow in your career
• Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do!

Job Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS : OSSD or equivalent

OSSD or equivalent

Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support ( 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 (. constant standing, walking and

climbing) on an occasional to frequent basis

Good attendance is required

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION :

Health Informatics

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE :

The Personal Care Attendant must demonstrate ongoing competency in completing all

expected duties and responsibilities of this job description as well as specific goals and

objectives that are agreed to. All duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed

with consideration to client safety and well-being.

As Canada’s largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Caregivers to make being the difference a Career!

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients / patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc.

Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and / or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities.

We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.