(PERMANENT PART-TIME) PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT - GERIATRIC DEMENTIA UNIT (GDU)

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Patient Care Attendant for their Geriatric Dementia Unit. The role involves assisting seniors with daily living activities, maintaining safety, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Personal Support Worker diploma and CPR certification, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker diploma required.
• Current CPR certification necessary.
• Knowledge of patient care skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintain routine levels of patient observation.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Personal Support Worker diploma

Current CPR – Level HCP

Tools

Meditech

Job description

(PERMANENT PART-TIME) PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT - GERIATRIC DEMENTIA UNIT (GDU)

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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 with a diagnosis of Dementia presenting with disruptive behaviour.

Reporting to the registered nursing staff in charge, the PCA’s responsibilities include: assisting patients with activities of daily living; escorting patients to scheduled appointments; maintaining routine levels of patient observation; assisting with the application of appropriate restraints when required; responding to emergency codes; maintaining a safe and secure environment by performing security checks of the physical environment and monitoring patients’ and visitors’ activities; recording observations, interactions, approaches, and patient responses in the clinical chart; and functioning as a member of the multidisciplinary team by assisting nursing and clinical staff with general operations.

Requirements

• Personal Support Worker diploma.
• Current CPR – Level HCP (Health Care Provider)
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Ability to assist staff in providing personal care to patients and observe and report changes in patients’ condition and behaviour.
• Working knowledge/experience with computers; Meditech experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of hospital security and safety procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Physical ability to perform the demands of the position.
• Availability to work various daytime, night, and weekend shifts.
• Good attendance record.

This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit. The job posting closes on June 5, 2023. Applications received after this date will not be considered.