Fredericton Patient Care Attendant ; PCN

Fredericton Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 1152267

Location:

Fredericton area (Horizon), _Patient Care Attendant
- Fredericton Area , New Brunswick
- Permanent Part Time

Competition #: 165675 External

Posted:
September 14, 2026

Closes:
September 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 25, 2026

Location:

4E Transition

Job Classification:
Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: 0.62

Schedule:

Day, Evening, Weekend, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:
English Essential

Salary: 26.8180 to 28.5076 per hour

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 environment 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Patient Care Attendant 2 is responsible for:

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

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

Communication

Decision Making

Interpersonal Relations

Planning and Prioritizing Work

Results Orientation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Professionalism

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

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.