Job Purpose

The Patient Care Attendant 2 (PCA 2) is an actively engaged member of the health care team who may support care delivery within an acute care setting or as part of a family health team, while delivering a high standard of patient care. The PCA 2 works within their specified scope of employment under the direction and in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).

Qualifications

- High school graduation or GED equivalency.
- Personal Support Worker certificate/course (minimum six months duration or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- CPR/BLS for health care professionals.
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Good work record

Key Responsibilities

- Assisting with all activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobilizing/transferring, and dressing)
- Performing routine patient monitoring (skin integrity assessments, pain assessments, safety checks, proactive patient rounding)




- Obtaining and recording patient data (weight, height, intake, output, vital signs)
- Gathering supplies and assisting with procedures
- Performing delegated patient care interventions
- Escorting/portering patients to other departments
- Responding to call bells and notifying RN/LPN as required
- Completing documentation

Competencies Identified By Horizon Health Network

- Communication
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Relations
- Patient/Client Focus
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

📌 Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (Ottawa)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Ottawa