Geriatric Psychiatry Care Assistant

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 6%

Extended benefits option 14% or HOOPP

Employee referral program

EFAP

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Ontario is recruiting a Temporary Full-Time Patient Care Assistant for the Horizons Geriatric Psychiatry program. You will support nursing staff, assist with activities of daily living, and help engage patients in social and recreational activities.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, reporting safety concerns, and participating in team care planning while maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Developmental Support Worker diploma or PSW certificate or 1 year of recognized Nursing program.
• Current CPR/First Aid would be asset.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, recovery-oriented support to individuals and families.
• Assist with ADL and IADL activities and life skills development.
• Support care activities and document in EHR.
• Attend inter-professional meetings and report patient status.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and respond to emergencies.
• Escort patients and provide security coverage as needed.
• Participate in mandatory and self-directed education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-directed

French/English bilingual (preferred)

Basic computer skills

Education

DSW diploma

PSW certificate

Nursing program (1 year)

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Ontario is recruiting a Temporary Full-Time Patient Care Assistant for the Horizons Geriatric Psychiatry program. You will support nursing staff, assist with activities of daily living, and help engage patients in social and recreational activities.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, reporting safety concerns, and participating in team care planning while maintaining a therapeutic environment.