Resident Care Worker (Permanent Full-Time) Wedgewood Manor - 174850

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Resident Care Worker

Health PEI

Location – Wedgewood Manor, Summerside

Full-Time 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.

The incumbent will assist, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, with the basic nursing care of residents in a Long-Term Care setting. The Resident Care Worker is the personal care provider for residents within the long-term care setting. The purpose of their position is to provide professional, high quality, holistic care in a manner that considers the residents physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs. A primary responsibility is to deliver person-centered care.

The Resident Care Worker will use the skills and competencies within their scope of practice in the performance of job duties and tasks, as an integral member of the nursing care team and is responsible for working to their full scope of practice. This position will require shift work including weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent as recognized by the Employer
• Successful completion of a recognized Resident Care Worker Program or equivalent training recognized by the employer.
• Good previous work and attendance record.
• Good communication and judgment skills
• Capable of sustained physical activity
• 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, recent experience would be an asset.
• Additional training in dementia care or palliative care is an asset
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

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: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / 8 And 12hr Rotating Shifts / Every Second Weekend
Posting Id: 174850-0826WMPI
Closing Date: Thursday November 19, 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.