Patient Care Worker - Medical/Palliative/Telemetry Care - PCH - 174383

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Patient Care Worker

(Medical / Palliative / Telemetry Care)

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Part-Time (50%) Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Participates in the delivery of patient care activities under the direction of a nursing provider in a collaborative practice environment. Reports directly to the Nurse Manager.

Duties Include:

• Provides and/or assists with the personal hygiene, elimination needs, and the daily activities of patients/clients according to the standards and policies of the hospital (ex. routine precautions, isolation procedures, TLR protocol and safe body mechanics, etc.) and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the assigned nursing provider;
• Performs basic care procedures according to the patient care plan (bed making, mobilization, physical exercises, temperature, pulse and respiration, automated BP and O2 Sat, basic catheter and colostomy care, enemas, etc.), organizes and sets priorities for these patient care activities.
• Documents these activities consistent with policy and system requirements;
• Responds to the patient call system and collaborates with other nursing providers to plan for and meet specific patient’s total care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual);
• Assists patients with meals and other diet supplements as required, as well, monitoring and recording patient Intake and Output according to the patient care plan;
• Assists with admission, discharge, transfer and post-mortem care and identifies patient belongings with accuracy;
• Assists in the care of equipment and supplies used in the provision of patient care;
• Maintains respectful working relationships with all employees and demonstrates respectful and confidential interactions with patients’ families and the community;
• Updates CPR, WHIMIS, and Emergency Codes annually.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent as recognized by the Employer
• Resident Care Worker certification program or equivalent as recognized by the Employer
• Good Communication and Judgement Skills
• Capable of sustained physical activity
• Additional Training in dementia care or palliative is an asset

Other Qualifications:

• Medical/Palliative Care experience is preferred.
• Acute care experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of the acute care course or previous acute care experience is preferred.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $27.10 - $29.47 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 37.5 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts.

Posting ID: 174383-0726PCPI

Closing Date: Monday, November 23 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.