Open to the Public Patient Care Worker Health PEI Location – Western Hospital, Alberton Full time (100%) 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 Patient Care Worker is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing direct care activities under the direction of a nursing provider in a collaborative practice environment and reports directly to the Director of Nursing. Duties will include but not limited to:
- providing and/or assisting with the personal hygiene, elimination needs, and the daily activities of patients;
- organizing, setting priorities and performing the 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.);




- documenting the patient care activities consistent with policy and system requirements;
- responding to the patient call system and collaborating with other nursing providers to plan for and meet the specific patient total care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual);
- assisting patients with meals and other dietary supplements as required;
- monitoring and recording patient Intake and Output according to the patient care plan;
- assisting with admission, discharge, transfer and post-mortem care, and identifying patient belongings with accuracy;
- assisting in the care of equipment and supplies used in the provision of patient care;
- maintaining respectful working relationships with all employees and demonstrating respectful and confidential interactions with patients families and the community;
- performing 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
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Basic computer skills.
- A good previous work and attendance record.




- The successful applicant must successfully complete additional training to prepare for the acute care environment as provided by the employer. Other

Qualifications:

- Successful completion of the Acute Care Course or previous acute care experience will be considered 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: 75hours Bi-weekly / Rotating 7.5 hr and or 11.25 hr shifts / Every Second Weekend. Posting ID: 175289-1026WHPI Closing Date: Thursday, November 12, 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.

📌 Patient Care Worker (Alberton)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Alberton