Patient Care Assistant - Penetanguishene, Canada - Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

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Penetanguishene, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

Patient Care Assistant

Job Class:

Patient Care Assistant

Dept/Program:

Beckwith A

Rate of Pay:

- $ $26.30 per hour

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Duration:

- up to one year

Employee Group:

OPSEU

Posting Type:

Open

Posting Date:

May 16th, 2023

Number:

Multiple Opportunities

Work Schedule:

Hours bi-weekly as per schedule

Shift Type:

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

The Manager of the Beckwith A program is currently seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants.

The purpose of the position is to provide personal care and support to individuals with mental health needs as a member of the interprofessional team, under the supervision and in collaboration with registered team members.

The Beckwith program is in the high-secure forensic area, which is an all-male facility. There are 40 beds on the Beckwith program, this is divided into separate units; Beckwith A and Beckwith B. The patient population Beckwith serves is primarily individuals that suffer treatment resistant psychotic disorders.

We are an interdisciplinary team primarily made up of psychometry, psychiatry, social work, recreation therapy, addictions counselling, behavioural support and nursing staff.

Our primary focus or mandate of care on Beckwith is reducing or eliminating the patients violent, suicidal, or self-injurious risks while treating the underlying mental illness.

This is done using a combination of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions.

This is a challenging but rewarding work environment for those interested in helping rehabilitate and support patients living with mental illness.

Key Accountabilities:

Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Practical Nurse
Instruct, counsel, and assist patients in personal hygiene, life skills and encourage development of acceptable social behavior, provide direct basic care and assist with activities of daily living
Assist with patient socialization and recreational activities at Waypoint
Provide a safe, therapeutic environment for patients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges
Provide escorts of patients within the facility and where appropriate to outside agencies
Participating in planned and emergency restraints

Requirements/Qualifications:

Developmental Support Worker diploma,

OR:
Personal Support Worker certificate (inclusive of any College, Private College or Adult Education Facility that includes a minimum of 600 joint classroom and practical experience hours)

OR:
Successful completion of at least one year of a recognized Nursing Program (BScN or Practical Nursing)

OR:
Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a relevant health-related field from a recognized educational institution.

Preference for recent and related experience with transition and recovery patient population
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with personal support theory and procedures
Experience with basic patient care procedures (including mobility, hygiene and feeding) and the use of assistive devices
Recent and related experience working in a mental health facility or service is preferred
Preference for experience working with complex patients who are demonstrating treatmentresistant symptoms
Recent experience with Patient Safety and Risk Management policies and standards, including all hospital codes and interventions
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Preference for proficiency in French/English language
You must meet the requirements of our COVID19 Immunization Policy by providing proof of full vaccination, or a request and receipt of an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including a medical exemption.

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