Patient Care Attendant, Geriatric Transitional Unit - Whitby, Canada - Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services

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Whitby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Attendant (PCA).

As a PCA, you will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses by using a recovery focused model of care, built upon compassion, inspiration and hope.

To be an active and equal member of the interprofessional team.

The assignment is in a new, 20 bed inpatient unit within the Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Program.

This unit will provide specialized services for older adults with dementia, presenting with complex behaviours, who are currently in an acute care hospital and require specialized mental health care treatment.

This unit will provide assessment, stabilization, treatment and management of dementia-related behaviours with the goal of community reintegration.

The goal of treatment will be to stabilize patients so that they can successfully transition to long-term care or the referring organization.

Qualifications Required and Preferred
Personal Support Worker diploma.

Current CPR

Level HCP (Health Care Provider)
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.

Closing Date 2/27/2023

Ontario Shores is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our patients, staff, and community, and as a result, has implemented a mandatory COVID19 Vaccination Policy in accordance to the Government of Ontario's directive around mandatory vaccination policies. All new hires must be fully vaccinated (two weeks post second dose) prior to starting employment with Ontario Shores (note: those seeking a medical exemption or an exemption related to a Human Rights Code Ground must provide documentation for approval).
We are dedicated to promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, employees, and visitors by raising awareness of the harmful impact of tobacco use and eliminating secondhand smoke exposure and triggers. Tobacco, cannabis, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) are not to be used or visible on Ontario Shores property, including parking lots and walking paths. As such, Ontario Shores is a Tobacco-Free Organization
Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Leader, Privacy & Access at 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N 5S9; ext. 6712 or refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website. Upon request, individual accommodation can be provided to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job descriptions, and have been invited for an interview. For questions and concerns, please contact Human Resources at ext Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer