Personal Care Worker

Title:                           Personal Care Worker

Start Date:                May 2026

Term:                         Full-Time & On-Call Positions

Accountable to:      Nurse in charge, Waqatasg Elder’s Care Facility

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Summary of Function:

The Personal Care Worker contributes an important role within the Waqatasg Nursing Program Team.  They are responsible for aiding with the daily routines to residents along with activities of daily living. The Personal Care Worker will ensure that all services are provided in a caring and respectful way in keeping with all relevant policies and procedures. Work directly with all staff of the Waqatasg Nursing Program in the delivery of services identified within the client’s individual care plan and work directly with clients and family members to meet the needs in the plan.

Job Duties:

• Perform light housekeeping duties such as tidying residents’ rooms and collecting the garbage, cleaning closets, hanging clothing, making beds, cleaning wash basins, dental care cups, etc.
• Must be willing to do shift work.
• Answer call bells and redirect when appropriate.  Provide items of comfort, sitting with residents/clients and having purposeful conversations, etc.
• Assisting with the residents’ dining experience under the direction of the Nurse, including, but not limited to; Escort residents to and from dining areas and setting up and clearing tables, pouring beverages, and delivering meals to residents.
• Assist and support resident programming such as but not limited to; Recreational Programs, Visitation Program, assist in the preparation and cleanup of activities rooms and visiting areas.
• Assist clients with different outings and activities.
• Follow medical instructions carefully and consistently.
• Make recommendations for changes and improvements for the Individual Care Plan as required.
• Provide information to other health care professionals, when requested.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Completed the Institutional and Home Care Assistance Program and/or previous experience in senior care, group homes, caring for a family member/friend is an asset.
• Must be willing to gain training related to the role.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector check.
• Knowledge of the Mi’gmaq Language and Culture is an asset.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0

LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Wednesday May 20, 2026