Personal Care Assistant

About the Position

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) to join our team at the Clarenville Retirement Centre. The Personal Care Attendant plays an important role in providing quality personal care and support to our residents while promoting their dignity, independence, comfort, and overall well-being.

The successful candidate will be someone who genuinely enjoys working with seniors and is committed to providing respectful, resident-centred care in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist residents with mobility, positioning, and ambulation as required.
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or behavioural condition to the appropriate supervisor or healthcare professional.
• Assist with medication-related duties as permitted by training and policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Assist residents with recreational, social, and therapeutic activities.
• Promote residents' independence and encourage participation in daily activities.
• Maintain residents' privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal rights at all times.
• Complete required documentation and resident records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures, infection prevention and control practices, occupational health and safety requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality care.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents according to facility procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience working with seniors or in a personal care, healthcare, or long-term care environment is considered an asset.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, professionalism, and respect for residents.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and follow established care plans and procedures.
• Successful completion of a vulnerable sector/criminal record check is required.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to:

Daphne Powell
Clarenville Retirement Centre
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 709.466.6459

Pay: $20.30 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person