Patient Care Worker (Temporary Full-Time) - Kings County Memorial Hospital - 175251

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Patient Care Worker

(Inpatient Unit)

Health PEI

Location – Kings County Memorial Hospital, Montague

Full-Time Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately until February 25, 2027 with Possibility of Extension)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

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.

The Patient Care Worker participates in the delivery of patient care activities under the direction of a nursing provider in a collaborative practice environment.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• 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 (e.g. 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, blood pressure and oxygen 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, the specific patient total care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual);
• assists patients with meals and other dietary 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, WHMIS, and Emergency Codes annually;
• other duties as required.

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
• Good previous work and attendance record;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Effective communication skills with staff, patients and families;
• Basic computer skills;
• The successful applicant must successfully complete additional training to prepare for the acute care environment as provided by the employer;

Other Qualifications:

• previous acute care experience will be considered an asset;
• 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. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Salary Range: $27.10 - $29.47 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts
Posting ID: 175251-1026KCTI
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.