Patient Care Attendant - Whitby, Canada - Ontario Shores Centre for MHS

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS

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Whitby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA) to work in our Geriatric Dementia Unit (GDU).

This unit provides specialized services for seniors over 65 years of age and older with a diagnosis of Dementia presenting with disruptive behaviour.

Requirements:

Current CPR

Health Care Provider (HCP) /Basic Life Support (BLS).
Demonstrated knowledge of patient care skills and techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
Demonstrated ability to assist staff in providing personal care to patients and observe and report changes in patients' condition and behaviour.
Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
Meditech experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated knowledge of hospital security and safety procedures.
Proven excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
Demonstrated excellent organizational, problemsolving and conflict resolution abilities.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
Must be available to work various daytime, nights and weekend shifts
Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table

**This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.