Personal Support Worker, MASTRS & OASIS Program

Homewood Health; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker for a temporary full-time position. You will assist patients in their daily activities, promote their independence, and support their emotional and physical needs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant certification and excellent communication skills. Join us to make a difference in the lives of Canadians.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates required.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including direct personal care.
• Contribute to the quality of life of patients.
• Provide clerical assistance and environmental support to Service Staff.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Caregiving

Case Management

Education

Health Care Aid and / or Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Overview

Make a difference in a growing innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people‑centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Position Summary

As a Personal Support Worker in our MASTRS / OASIS program (Mood Anxiety Substance Treatment and Recovery Service / Older Adult Assessment and Stabilization Integrated Service) you will be an integral part of a collaborative inter‑disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes get ready to love it here!

This position is temporary full time posting to cover a 6 month leave.

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including direct personal care
• Contribute to the quality of life of patients by promoting their independence, dignity, comfort, safety and mobility
• Ensure that patients’ social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs are met
• Provide clerical assistance and environmental support to Service Staff within their scope of knowledge, judgment and assessment skills

What We're Looking For

• Health Care Aid and / or Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Health and Long‑Term Care approved program or equivalent
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience preferred
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID‑19 subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work with Us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused evidence‑based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason we encourage applications from members of equity‑seeking groups including women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience, Developmental Disabilities Experience, Direct Support, Computer Operation, Caregiving, Case Management, Special Needs, Training & Development, Child Protective Services, Experience with Children, Word Processing, Addiction Counseling

Employment Type: Full‑Time