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Personal Support Worker Cupe - North Bay, Canada - North Bay Regional Health Centre

North Bay Regional Health Centre

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North Bay, Canada

1 month ago

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Description

HOURS: DAYS, EVENINGS, NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS

SALARY: $ Min.) - $ Max.) + 18% In lieu of Vacation and Benefits

PAY RATE, BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE AS PER THE CUPE (LOCAL 139) COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Seniors' Mental Health Program offers specialized mental health services and education for seniors and their caregivers across northeast Ontario. It aims to provide assessment, intervention, and support to help individuals with age-related mental health disorders stay in the community and avoid psychiatric hospitalization.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) plays a crucial role in the health care team by providing personal care and daily living assistance to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

QUALIFICATIONS
- Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate, HealthCare Aide Certificate, or completion of a recognized nursing program required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training required.
- GPA certificate required.
- U-first certificate required.
- Ability to manage responsive behaviors.
- Understanding of the recovery model in patient care.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate within the health care team.
- Capacity to work independently.
- Physically able to attend to patients' needs.
- Commitment to ongoing education and patient de-escalation.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Adherence to safety protocols.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an advantage.
- Clear Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

THE ORGANIZATION
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a comprehensive healthcare institution serving North Bay and surrounding areas while also providing specialized mental health services to northeast Ontario. With over 400 beds, the facility has a dedicated team of physicians, employees, and volunteers.

THE COMMUNITY
Located north of Toronto and west of Ottawa, North Bay is a welcoming community with a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000. The city offers a safe environment, beautiful landscapes, and various recreational activities for residents to enjoy and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

_NBRHC is dedicated to ensuring full compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. All new hires must adhere to the vaccination policy and be fully vaccinated before starting employment. Compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code is mandatory.