Personal Support Worker - Durham, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Lakeridge Health

Verified Company

Durham, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

CUPE
*REPOSTED*Personal Support Worker - Night Support Awake

Temporary Full Time (6 Months)

Residential - Skene

Durham Mental Health Services

Nights - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Lakeridge Health DMHS

Salary $ $29.450 per hour

CUPE

This position is open to all qualified
CUPEstaff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 14 March 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 21 March 2024.

Working Details:
The Personal Support Worker will provide support to the residential program and its clients. Must be willing and able to report to work various shifts schedules, with short notice.

The PSW will support individuals with mental illness and/or addictions in making choices, developing skills, increasing independence and to become involved and connected within the community.

Duties may include assistance with cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, laundry and attending community outings. Provides cognitive, social and/or emotional support to the client.

Qualifications:

23 years previous work experience as a PSW with a current PSW Diploma
Current CPR and First Aid certification required
Must be able to meet physical demand requirements of the role
Experience supporting individuals with mental illness and/concurrent disorders
Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 12 months;
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and
Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
Basic knowledge of the major mental illnesses, addictions, and an understanding of the Mental Health Act, confidentiality, and the principles of client centered service delivery.
Knowledge of the principles of life skills training, focused problem solving and intervention strategies.
Assisting patients with physical care and promoting independence with activities of daily living
Provide support to residents, modeling a positive attitude, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment.
Demonstrated reliability (attendance and punctuality), communication skills and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and as a team member.
Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with clients, staff, families, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting and understanding.
Strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Ability to work well under pressure.
Must possess well developed client boundaries, communication, organizational, time management and coordination skills.
Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques required.
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular inservices in this area; and;
Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.