Resident Care Worker

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 or designate, 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-centred 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 to work to their full scope of practice. This position will require shift work including weekends. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a recognized Resident Care Worker training program or equivalent.
• Ability to work under supervision as well as independently and part of a team.
• Ability to provide physical, psycho¿social, emotional and spiritual support to residents.
• Demonstrated ability in communication and judgment skills.
• Capable of sustained physical activity
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to show demonstrated patience, sensitivity and creativity.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Previous, recent experience would be 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.

Notice to all External Applicants – Health Care Workers are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. In the event that a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption they will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety.