Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Now Hiring

Full time positions to start immediately!

Bishops Gardens is a state-of-the-art seniors living residence offering top notch care and lifestyle to our residents. We're seeking to expand our amazing team with compassionate, caring, and enthusiastic Personal Care Attendants (PCAs).

Our team works together like one big family to offer the highest quality service to our residents (who are also part of our family) every day, with every interaction.

Bishops Gardens Seniors Living is an equal opportunities employer and offers competitive employment packages.

Job Description

The Personal Care Attendant, under the direction of the Director of Care, provides care and assistance with tasks of daily living as outlined in the resident’s care plan, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide care according to established care plan

  • Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Care Attendant which may include bathing, dressing, skin care, hair care, mouth care, eye care, toileting, bowel and bladder care, mobility, basic wound care, and assistance with feeding.

  • Carry out resident laundry and housekeeping as assigned

  • Understand and implement infection prevention practices

  • Provide companionship and emotional support to residents

  • Observing and reporting changes in the health or status of the resident to the Director of Care

  • Assist new residents with integration, introducing them to other residents and inviting to participate in activities

  • Encouraging and facilitating resident’s participation in programming, recreation, and wellness activities

  • Maintaining a caring and interested attitude when dealing with residents and their families

  • Participate in proactive Health & Safety screening while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify Director of Care with any Health & Safety risks or concerns.

  • Maintain Confidentiality of resident and company information

  • Complete timely and appropriate documentation of care delivered

  • Complete other tasks as requested Qualifications

  • Experience working as a Personal Care Attendant or successful completion of a recognized Personal Care Attendant certificate program

  • Current first aid and CPR certification

  • Meet onboarding requirements:

  • Immunization record

  • TB testing

  • Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

  • WHMIS

  • Medical completed

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and reach freely

  • Able to lift 50+ lbs

To apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@bishopsgardens.com

Steph Spencer